FORD F-150 2021 Owners Manual

DOORS AND LOCKS –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can accessories such as steps or
handles be used with the latch
assembly?
Do not use the door latch assembly to
attach any accessory, such as handles
or steps, as this can cause damage to
your vehicle.
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KEYLESS ENTRY LIMITATIONS
Make sure your remote control is within 3 ft
(1 m) from the front door handles and the
tailgate.
The system could not function if:
• The remote control remains stationary
for about a minute.
• The vehicle battery has no charge.
• The remote control battery has no
charge.
• There is interference causing issues
with the remote control frequencies.
• The remote control is too close to
metal objects or electronic devices, for
example keys or a cell phone.
KEYLESS ENTRY SETTINGS
Switching Keyless Entry On and
Off
1. Switch the ignition on using an original
key that has not been created as a
MyKey.
2. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
3. Press
Vehicle Settings.
4. Press
Locks.
Reprogramming the Unlocking
Function
You can enable two-stage unlocking
function allowing you to unlock only the
driver door when you touch the unlock
sensor.
Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for four
seconds to disable or enable two-stage
unlocking. If you program the unlocking function so
that only the driver door unlocks, you can
unlock all of the other doors from inside
your vehicle using the power door lock
control. You can unlock individual doors
by pulling the interior door handles on
those doors.
USING KEYLESS ENTRY
Unlocking the Doors
With your passive key within
3 ft (1 m) of
your vehicle, touch the unlock sensor on
the back of the door handle for a brief
period and then pull on the door handle to
unlock, being careful not to touch the lock
sensor at the same time or pull on the door
handle too quickly. The intelligent access
system requires a brief delay to
authenticate your passive key.
Locking the Doors With your passive key within
3 ft (1 m) of
your vehicle, touch the outer door handle
lock sensor for approximately one second
to lock, being careful not to touch the
unlock sensor on the back of the door
handle at the same time. After locking, you
can immediately pull on the door handle
to confirm locking occurred without
inadvertently unlocking.
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KEYLESS ENTRY –
TROUBLESHOOTING
KEYLESS ENTRY – FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the passive key not work?
The system deactivates passive keys
left inside your vehicle when you lock
it. You cannot switch the ignition on
using a deactivated passive key. Press
the unlock button on the remote
control to reactivate a passive key.
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WHAT IS THE KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD
The keyless entry keypad allows you to
lock and unlock your vehicle using the
keypad on the window trim.
KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD
LIMITATIONS
The system may not function if:
•
The vehicle battery has no charge.
LOCATING THE KEYLESS
ENTRY KEYPAD
The keypad is near the driver window and
illuminates when you touch it. KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD
MASTER ACCESS CODE
What Is the Master Access Code
The master access code is a factory-set
five-digit entry code. You can operate the
keypad with the master access code at
any time. The master access code is on the
owner
’s wallet card in the glove box and
is available from an authorized dealer. KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD
PERSONAL ACCESS CODES
Programming a Personal Entry
Code
1. Enter the five-digit master code.
2. Press 1·2 on the keypad within five
seconds.
3. Enter your personal five-digit code. You must do this within five seconds
of completing Step 2.
4. Press
1·2 on the keypad to save
personal code 1.
The doors lock then unlock to confirm that
programming was successful.
To program additional personal entry
codes, repeat Steps 1 through 3, then for
Step 4:
• Press
3·4 to save personal code 2.
• Press
5·6 to save personal code 3.
• Press
7·8 to save personal code 4.
• Press
9·0 to save personal code 5.
If your vehicle comes with SYNC, you can
also program the system with a personal
entry code.
Hints:
• Do not set a code that uses five of the
same number.
• Do not use five numbers in sequential
order.
• The five-digit master code works even
if you have set your own personal code.
Erasing a Personal Code
1. Enter the five-digit master code.
2. Press and release
1·2 on the keypad
within five seconds.
3. Press and hold
1·2 for two seconds.
You must do this within five seconds
of completing Step 2.
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All personal codes erase and only the
five-digit master code works.
Anti-Scan Feature
The keypad goes into an anti-scan mode
if you enter the wrong code seven times.
This mode turns off the keypad for one
minute and the keypad lamp flashes.
The anti-scan feature turns off after:
•
One minute of keypad inactivity.
• You press the unlock button on the
remote control.
• You switch the ignition on.
• You unlock your vehicle using keyless
entry.
USING THE KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD
Unlocking the Doors Enter the factory-set five-digit code or your
personal code. You must press each
number within five seconds of each other.
•
Press 3-4 within five seconds to unlock
all doors. Locking the Doors
Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the same
time with the driver door closed.
Note: You do not need to enter the code
first.
KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD –
TROUBLESHOOTING
KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the keypad not accept the
access code?
If you enter the access code too fast
on the keypad, the unlock function
may not work. Slowly re-enter the
access code.
Why does the keypad not function? The keypad goes into an anti-scan
mode if you enter a wrong code seven
times. The anti-scan mode disables
the keypad for one minute and the red
light flashes.
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HOW DOES EASY ENTRY AND
EXIT WORK
Easy entry and exit moves the driver seat
rearward up to 2 in (5 cm) and the steering
column up when you switch the ignition
off. The driver seat and steering column
return to their previous positions when you
switch the ignition on.
Note:
Depending on your vehicle, the
column may move up and in.
SWITCHING EASY ENTRY AND
EXIT ON AND OFF
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle.
3. Select
Easy Entry/Exit.
If you press any adjustment or memory
button when in easy exit mode, the system
cancels the operation.
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TAILGATE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: It is extremely
dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and properly using a
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.
OPENING THE TAILGATE
OPENING THE TAILGATE FROM
OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE Pull up on the handle to release the
tailgate.
Note:
You may need to unlock the tailgate
first. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
THE TAILGATE
Lock.
A
Unlock.
B
1. Insert the ignition key into the tailgate lock.
2. Turn it to the left to lock the tailgate.
3. Turn it to the right to unlock the tailgate.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING
THE TAILGATE WARNING: Always properly secure
cargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargo
falling from the vehicle. Failure to do so
could result in compromised vehicle
stability and serious personal injury to
vehicle occupants or others.
Note: Skip to Step 4 if your vehicle does
not have power door locks.
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1. Unlatch the tailgate.
2.
Disconnect the power door locks in-line
connector. It is under the pickup box
on the right-hand side of the vehicle
near the spare tire.
3. Install a protective cap on the in-line connector portion that remains under
the pickup box.
Note: A protective cap should be in the
glove compartment.
4. Partially lower the tailgate. Carefully feed the tailgate harness up through
the gap between the pickup box and
the bumper and place it out of the way
under the pickup box.
5. Lower the tailgate. 6. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the
spring clip on each connector past the
head of the support screw. Disconnect
the cable.
7. Disconnect the other cable.
Note: To avoid damaging the tailgate, you
may need assistance when removing. The
tailgate weighs approximately 97 lb (44 kg).
8. Lift the tailgate to 45 degrees from the
horizontal position.
9. Lift the right-hand side off its hinge.
10. Lift the tailgate to 80 degrees from the horizontal position.
11. Remove the tailgate from the left-hand side hinge by sliding it to
the right.
12. Install the tailgate in reverse order.
TAILGATE STEP
(IF EQUIPPED)
ACCESSING THE TAILGATE STEP
1. Lower the tailgate.
2. Push the button in the center of the step molding. The step pops out
slightly. 3. Pull the step out fully. Lower the step
to its lowest position.
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4. Pull the yellow handle stop backward
out of the tailgate until it fully extends.
5. To lock the handle in place, rotate the handle up from the horizontal to the
vertical position until you hear a click.
Note: Do not tow with the step or grab
handle.
Replace the slip resistance tape or grab
handle molding if it appears as worn or
damaged.
To reduce the risk of falling:
• Only operate the step when your
vehicle is on a level surface.
• Only operate the step in areas with
sufficient lighting.
• Make sure you use the grab handle
when 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 total
maximum load of 350 lb (159 kg).
STOWING THE TAILGATE STEP
1. Press the yellow button on the handle to lower and then press the yellow
lever at the bottom of the handle to
unlock. Rotate the handle down from
the vertical to the horizontal position
and push it into the tailgate. 2.
Rotate the step up until it is horizontal,
then push it back into the tailgate until
the step is secure.
Note: Make sure to close and fully latch the
step before moving your vehicle. Do not
drive with the step or grab handle open.
Note: The power tailgate cannot close if
the step is opened. A warning message
appears and a chime sounds. After stowing
step the power close function is restored.
BED EXTENDER
(IF EQUIPPED)
BED EXTENDER PRECAUTIONS
Note: Do not use the bed extender when
driving off road.
Note: Make sure to engage the locking pins
and knobs fully before driving your vehicle.
Note: Make sure to secure all cargo.
Note: Do not exceed
150 lb (68 kg) on the
tailgate when your vehicle is moving.
Note: Do not keep the bed extender in the
tailgate mode when you are not using it for
restraining cargo. Always keep the bed
extender in the grocery mode or the stowed
position with the tailgate closed.
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USING THE BED EXTENDER
1. Pull the locking pin toward the center
of your vehicle. 2.
Open the latches to release the panels. 3. Rotate the panels toward the tailgate.
Repeat steps 1-3 on the other side of
your vehicle.
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