FORD F-150 2021 Owners Manual

AUTOMATIC RETURN TO PARK
(P) LIMITATIONS
Automatic return to park may not work if
the door ajar switch is malfunctioning.
See an authorized dealer if any of the
following occur:
•
Door ajar indicator does not illuminate
with the driver door open.
• Door ajar indicator illuminates with the
driver door closed.
• Transmission not in park message
appears with the driver door closed,
after you shift out of park (P).
STOWING THE SELECTOR
LEVER - VEHICLES WITH:
CONSOLE SHIFT
Press the stow button to fold down the
selector lever. Press the button again to
release the selector lever from the stow
position to use.
The stow function allows the shifter to lay
flat in the console, enabling the use of the
working surface tray. Note:
Do not store objects in the selector
lever stow bin, and be sure that the bottom
selector lever tray mat is flat inside the
selector lever stow bin.
Note: If there are objects in the stow bin
while stowing the selector lever, the selector
lever could come back to the upright park
(P) position.
STOWING THE SELECTOR
LEVER - RAPTOR
Press the stow button to fold down the
selector lever. Press the button again to
release the selector lever from the stow
position to use.
The stow function allows the shifter to lay
flat in the console, enabling the use of the
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Note:
Do not store objects in the selector
lever stow bin, and be sure that the bottom
selector lever tray mat is flat inside the
selector lever stow bin.
Note: If there are objects in the stow bin
while stowing the selector lever, the selector
lever could come back to the upright park
(P) position.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
WHAT IS MANUAL PARK RELEASE
Manual park release allows you to move
your transmission out of the park (P)
position in the event of an electrical
malfunction or emergency.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
PRECAUTIONS WARNING: When doing this
procedure, you need to take the
transmission out of park (P) which
means your vehicle can roll freely. To
avoid unwanted vehicle movement,
always fully apply the parking brake prior
to doing this procedure. Use wheels
chocks if appropriate. WARNING:
If the parking brake is
fully released, but the brake warning
lamp remains illuminated, the brakes
may not be working properly. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible. WARNING:
Do not drive your
vehicle until you verify that the
stoplamps are working.
Use the manual park release to move your
transmission from the park (P) position in
the event of an electrical malfunction or
emergency. See
Emergency Towing
(page 492).
Note: Do not engage the manual park
release with the engine on.
USING MANUAL PARK RELEASE
Activating the Manual Park
Release Cable
1. Apply the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake
(page 311).
Note: If vehicle battery is dead, for example,
no electrical power available, an external
power source may be required to apply the
parking brake.
2. Locate the manual park release cable access cover at the bottom of the
driver dash lower panel, under the
steering wheel.
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3.
Carefully open the hinged access cover
using a plastic type wedge or pry tool
at the upper edge of the panel. If done
correctly, the panel will swing
downward.
Note: Do not activate the override lever
until you are in the driver's seat. If damage
occurs when access cover is opened,
contact your authorized Ford Dealer for a
replacement.
4. Switch ignition on, but do not start your
vehicle.
5. Once in the driver seat, fully apply the brake pedal and hold. Do not release.
Pull the tether straight out toward the
driver seat until engaged. If done
correctly, a message will appear in the
instrument cluster.
Note: Do not use excessive force when
using the manual park release handle, as it
could result in damage to the handle.
Note: Your vehicle is now out of the park
(P) position and is free to roll. 6.
With your foot still fully applied on the
brake pedal, disengage the parking
brake. See Electric Parking Brake
(page 311).
7. Your vehicle remains in neutral (N) for emergency towing purposes.
8. Turn off the ignition.
9. Once safe to do so, and there is no risk
that your vehicle will roll, disconnect
the negative (black) battery cable from
the battery.
Returning Your Vehicle to Normal
Mode 1. Once it is safe to do so, reconnect the
negative (black) battery cable to the
battery.
2. Apply the parking brake. See Electric
Parking Brake
(page 311).
Note: If vehicle battery is dead, for example,
no electrical power available, an external
power may be required to apply the parking
brake.
Note: Do not pull the tether until you are in
the driver seat.
3. Once in the driver seat, fully apply the brake pedal and hold, do not release.
Using the tether, pull the handle
towards the driver seat until you hit a
hard stop.
4. Pull the lever toward the floor until it hits a hard stop, before returning to the
stowed position.
Note: Maintain tension on the strap until
the lever reaches the stowed position.
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5. Return the manual park release cable
lever to the stowed position and install
the access cover.
6. With your foot fully applied on the brake pedal, start your vehicle. Confirm
that your vehicle is in the park (P)
position and that the instrument
cluster indicates park (P).
Note: If the instrument cluster is not
displaying the park (P) position or the
instrument cluster displays an error
message, apply the parking brake before
exiting your vehicle.
7. Close the access cover.
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HOW DOES FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE WORK - RAPTOR
The 2-speed automatic four-wheel drive
system utilizes an electronically controlled
on-demand 2-speed transfer case. This
system monitors various vehicle sensory
inputs to provide an increased level of
performance. This system offers the driver
two-wheel drive high, four-wheel drive
auto, four-wheel drive high, and four-wheel
drive low as available modes of operation.
When four-wheel drive auto is selected,
the system continuously varies power to
the front wheels for optimum performance
for all on-road conditions. When either
four-wheel drive high or four-wheel drive
low are selected, the system provides
mechanically locked power to the front
and rear wheels for use in off-road or
slippery conditions such as deep snow,
sand or mud. Selecting four-wheel drive
low also provides additional gearing for
increased torque multiplication for
conditions like deep sand, steep slopes, or
pulling heavy objects. Additionally, the
system is capable of recreational flat
towing by putting the transfer case into
neutral (N). See Recreationally Towing
Your Vehicle (page 490).
There is further information on driving in
unique driving conditions.
See Off-Road
Driving (page 470).
HOW DOES FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE WORK
Using the Electronic Shift On the
Fly System
(If Equipped)
This four-wheel drive system utilizes a
2-speed Electronic Shift On the Fly (ESOF)
transfer case which is also known as a
part-time system. This system offers the
driver two-wheel drive high, four-wheel
drive high, and four-wheel drive low as available modes of operation. When either
four-wheel drive high or four-wheel drive
low are selected, the system provides
mechanically locked four-wheel drive
power to both the front and rear wheels
for use in off-road or slippery conditions
such as deep snow, sand or mud. Selecting
four-wheel drive low also provides
additional gearing for increased torque
multiplication for conditions like deep
sand, steep slopes, or pulling heavy
objects. Additionally, the system is capable
of recreational flat towing by putting the
transfer case into neutral (N). See
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle
(page
490).
There is further information on driving in
unique driving conditions.
See Off-Road
Driving (page 470).
Using the 2-Speed Automatic
Four-Wheel Drive System (If Equipped)
The 2-speed automatic four-wheel drive
system utilizes an electronically controlled
on-demand 2-speed transfer case. This
system monitors various vehicle sensory
inputs to provide an increased level of
performance. This system offers the driver
two-wheel drive high, four-wheel drive
auto, four-wheel drive high, and four-wheel
drive low as available modes of operation.
When four-wheel drive auto is selected,
the system continuously varies power to
the front wheels for optimum performance
for all on-road conditions. When either
four-wheel drive high or four-wheel drive
low are selected, the system provides
electronically or mechanically locked
power to the front and rear wheels for use
in off-road or slippery conditions such as
deep snow, sand or mud. Selecting
four-wheel drive low also provides
additional gearing for increased torque
multiplication for conditions like deep
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sand, steep slopes, or pulling heavy
objects. Additionally, the system is capable
of recreational flat towing by putting the
transfer case into neutral (N). See
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle
(page
490).
There is further information on driving in
unique driving conditions.
See Off-Road
Driving (page 470).
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
PRECAUTIONS WARNING:
Vehicles with a higher
center of gravity (utility and four-wheel
drive vehicles) handle differently than
vehicles with a lower center of gravity
(passenger cars). Avoid sharp turns,
excessive speed and abrupt steering in
these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously
increases the risk of losing control of your
vehicle, vehicle rollover, personal injury
and death. WARNING:
Do not become
overconfident in the ability of four-wheel
drive vehicles. Although a four-wheel
drive vehicle may accelerate better than
a two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction
situations, it won't stop any faster than
two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive
at a safe speed.
Truck and utility vehicles can differ from
some other vehicles. Your vehicle could be
higher to allow it to travel over rough
terrain without getting stuck or damaging
underbody components. The differences
that make your vehicle so versatile also
make it handle differently than an ordinary
passenger car. Always maintain steering
wheel control, especially in rough terrain.
Since sudden changes in terrain can result
in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure
you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Do not grip the spokes. Drive
cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from
concealed objects such as rocks and
stumps. Drive slower in strong crosswinds
which can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle. Be
extremely careful when driving on
pavement made slippery by loose sand,
water, gravel, snow or ice.
Note:
Do not use four-wheel drive high or
four-wheel drive low mode on dry, hard
surfaced roads. Doing so can produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and can
damage drive components.
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
LIMITATIONS
Operating Four-Wheel Drive with
a Spare or Mismatched Tires
(If
Equipped)
On four-wheel drive vehicles, the size of
the spare tire can affect the four-wheel
drive system. If there is a significant
difference between the size of the spare
tire and the remaining tires, you could have
limited four-wheel drive functionality.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, we
recommend that you do not:
• Exceed
50 mph (80 km/h) with a
four-wheel drive mode turned on.
• Turn on a four-wheel drive mode
unless the vehicle is stationary.
• Use a four-wheel drive mode on dry
pavement.
Driving with the full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can limit
four-wheel drive functionality, especially
when driving in a mechanically locked
four-wheel drive mode. You can experience
the following:
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•
Additional noise from the transfer case
or other drive components.
• Difficulty shifting out of a mechanically
locked four-wheel drive mode.
Use of a dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly can lead to impairment of the
following:
• Comfort and noise.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet driving capability.
• Four-wheel drive capability.
Mechanical Shift Blocking
On four-wheel drive vehicles with a
mechanically locked four-wheel drive high
mode, the transfer case distributes torque
to the front wheels by mechanically
interlocking the front and rear driveshafts
together. Various external factors can
affect shifting performance of this type of
system including, but not limited to:
• Vehicle acceleration.
• Dissimilar tire sizes.
• Steering input.
If the system detects a mechanical shift
blockage at speed after you select
two-wheel drive high, the message "4x4
Unable to Disengage See Manual", could
display momentarily. If this message
displays, one or more of the following
actions can relieve the mechanical shift
block:
• Momentary acceleration.
• Momentary braking.
• Bringing the vehicle to a stop.
• Shifting the transmission to neutral and
back to drive.
• Shifting the transmission to reverse
and back to drive.
• Driving the vehicle around a tight turn
at a slow speed. SELECTING A FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE MODE - RAPTOR
The four-wheel drive mode control is on
the instrument panel.
To select a four-wheel drive mode, press
the four-wheel drive mode control button
of the desired mode. You can select
two-wheel drive high (2H), four-wheel
drive high (4H), or four-wheel drive auto
(4A) at a stop or while driving. Once the
shift is complete, the information display
will then display the selected four-wheel
drive mode. While shifts are in progress,
the lights on the four-wheel drive control
switch can flash and you could see
messages in the information display
indicating that a shift is in progress or to
release the accelerator pedal to improve
shift performance.
Note:
Do not perform this operation if the
rear wheels are slipping or while applying
the accelerator pedal.
Note: You could hear some noise as the
system shifts or engages, which is normal.
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If the system detects a fault, a warning
message appears in the information
display. See Four-Wheel Drive –
Information Messages (page 299).
Shifting to or from Four-Wheel
Drive Low (4L)
To select or exit four-wheel drive low (4L):
1. Bring your vehicle to a speed of
3 mph
(5 km/h) or less.
2. Place the transmission in neutral (N).
3. Press the desired four-wheel drive button on the four-wheel drive mode
control switch.
The information display will display a
message indicating a four-wheel drive shift
is in progress. If any of the above shift
conditions are not present, the shift does
not occur and the information display will
display information guiding the driver
through the proper shifting procedures. If
there is a transfer case tooth blockage, a
message displays in the information
display. To alleviate this condition, place
the transmission in a forward gear, move
your vehicle forward approximately
5 ft
(1.5 m), and shift the transmission back to
neutral (N) to allow the transfer case to
complete the range shift.
Note: You could hear some noise as the
system shifts or engages, which is normal.
If the system detects a fault, a warning
message appears in the information
display.
See Four-Wheel Drive –
Information Messages (page 299). SELECTING A FOUR-WHEEL
DRIVE MODE
The four-wheel drive mode control is on
the instrument panel.
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To select a four-wheel drive mode, press
the four-wheel drive mode control button
of the desired mode. You can select
two-wheel drive high (2H), four-wheel
drive high (4H), or if your vehicle has
four-wheel drive auto (4A) at a stop or
while driving. Once the shift is complete,
the information display will then display
the selected four-wheel drive mode. While
shifts are in progress, the lights on the
four-wheel drive control switch can flash
and you could see messages in the
information display indicating that a shift
is in progress or to release the accelerator
pedal to improve shift performance.
Note:
Do not perform this operation if the
rear wheels are slipping or while applying
the accelerator pedal.
Note: You could hear some noise as the
system shifts or engages which is normal.
If the system detects a fault, a warning
message appears in the information
display. See Four-Wheel Drive –
Information Messages (page 299).
Shifting to or from Four-Wheel
Drive Low (4L)
To select or exit four-wheel drive low (4L):
1. Bring your vehicle to a speed of
3 mph
(5 km/h) or less.
2. Place the transmission in neutral (N)
3. Press the desired four-wheel drive button on the four-wheel drive mode
control switch.
The information display will display a
message indicating a four-wheel drive shift
is in progress. If any of the above shift
conditions are not present, the shift will
not occur and the information display will
display information guiding the driver
through the proper shifting procedures. If
there is a transfer case tooth blockage a
message will display in the information display. To alleviate this condition, place
the transmission in a forward gear, move
your vehicle forward approximately
5 ft
(1.5 m), and shift the transmission back to
neutral (N) to allow the transfer case to
complete the range shift.
Note: You could hear some noise as the
system shifts or engages which is normal.
If the system detects a fault, a warning
message appears in the information
display.
See Four-Wheel Drive –
Information Messages (page 299).
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODES
TWO-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH
Two-wheel drive high is for general
on-road driving. Power is sent to the rear
wheels only.
Note: Two-wheel drive high can turn on or
off based on Drive Mode selection See Drive
Mode Control
(page 371).
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE AUTO
(If
Equipped)
Four-wheel drive auto provides
electronically controlled four-wheel drive
power to both the front and rear wheels,
as required, for increased traction in varying
on-road conditions. The four-wheel drive
auto tuning varies based on selected Drive
Mode.
See Selecting a Drive Mode (page
373).
Note: Four-wheel drive auto can turn on or
off automatically based on Drive Mode
selection.
See Selecting a Drive Mode
(page 373).
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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH -
RAPTOR
Four-wheel drive high provides
mechanically locked four-wheel drive
power to both the front and rear wheels
for use in off-road or winter conditions
such as deep snow, sand or mud. This
mode is not for use on dry pavement.
Note:
Four-wheel drive high can turn on or
off automatically based on Drive Mode
selection. See Selecting a Drive Mode
(page 373).
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE HIGH
Four-wheel drive high provides
electronically or mechanically locked
four-wheel drive power to both the front
and rear wheels for use in off-road or
winter conditions such as deep snow, sand
or mud. This mode is not for use on dry
pavement.
Note: Four-wheel drive high can turn on or
off automatically based on Drive Mode
selection.
See Selecting a Drive Mode
(page 373).
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE LOW -
RAPTOR
Four-Wheel Drive Low provides
mechanically locked four-wheel drive
power to both the front and rear wheels
for use on low traction surfaces, but does
so with additional gearing for increased
torque multiplication. The intent of this
mode is only for off-road conditions such
as deep sand, steep slopes, or pulling
heavy objects.
Note: Four-wheel drive low can turn on or
off automatically based on drive mode
selection.
See Selecting a Drive Mode
(page 373). FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE LOW
Four-wheel drive low provides
electronically or mechanically locked
four-wheel drive power to both the front
and rear wheels for use on low traction
surfaces, but does so with additional
gearing for increased torque multiplication.
This mode is only for off-road conditions
such as deep sand, steep slopes, or pulling
heavy objects.
Note:
Four-wheel drive low can turn on or
off automatically based on drive mode
selection.
See Selecting a Drive Mode
(page 373).
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
INDICATORS
Two-wheel Drive High Momentarily illuminates when
two-wheel drive high is selected.
Four-wheel Drive Auto
(If Equipped) Continuously illuminates when
four-wheel drive auto is selected.
Four-wheel Drive High Continuously illuminates when
four-wheel drive high is selected.
Four-wheel Drive Low Continuously illuminates when
four-wheel drive low is selected.
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