wiper blades FORD F-150 2021 Owners Manual
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Autowipers
.....................................................143
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
144
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades ........
144
Washers ..........................................................
145
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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145
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting Control ...........................
147
Exterior Lighting Control - Police Responder ..................................................
147
Headlamps .....................................................
147
Headlamps – Troubleshooting ..............
148
Autolamps .....................................................
148
Exterior Lamps .............................................
149
Exterior Zone Lighting .................................
151
Automatic High Beam Control ...............
152
Automatic High Beam Control – Troubleshooting .......................................
154
Glare Free Lighting ......................................
155
Glare Free Lighting – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
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157
Adaptive Front Lighting .............................
157
Interior Lighting
Switching All of the Interior Lamps On and Off ........................................................
159
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On and Off ........................................................
159
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On and Off - Police Responder .................
159
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On and Off ........................................................
160
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On and Off - Police Responder ................
160
Interior Lamp Function .............................
160
Adjusting the Instrument Panel Lighting Brightness ...................................................
161
Ambient Lighting ..........................................
161
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting .......
161Windows
Opening and Closing the Windows
......
162
Window Bounce-Back ...............................
162
Locking the Rear Window Controls ......
163
Opening and Closing the Sliding Windows .....................................................
163
Interior Mirror
Interior Mirror Precautions .......................
164
Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror ........................................................................\
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164
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror .................
164
Exterior Mirrors
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors .................
165
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles With: Manual Folding Mirrors ..............
165
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles With: Power Folding Mirrors ................
165
Extending the Exterior Mirrors ................
166
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror ................
166
Moonroof
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade ........................................................................\
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167
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ......
167
Venting the Moonroof ................................
167
Moonroof Bounce-Back ...........................
168
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Overview - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Screen .............................
169
Instrument Cluster Overview - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen ................................
170
Instrument Cluster Overview - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Screen .............................
171
Tachometer .....................................................
171
Speedometer ..................................................
171
Fuel Gauge .......................................................
171
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ........................................................................\
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172
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WIPERS
WIPER PRECAUTIONS
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This could scratch the glass or
damage the wiper blades. Use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield.
Fully defrost the windshield before you
switch the windshield wipers on.
Switch the windshield wipers off before
entering a car wash.
SWITCHING WINDSHIELD WIPERS
ON AND OFF
High-speed wipe.
A
Intermittent wipe.
B
Off.C Use the rotary control. AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)
WHAT ARE AUTOWIPERS
Autowipers turns on and controls the
speed and frequency of the windshield
wipers.
AUTOWIPERS SETTINGS
1. Press
Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Press
Wipers.
4. Switch
Rain Sensing on or off.
Note: When you switch the feature off, the
wipers do not operate based on the rain
sensor. When you switch on the windshield
wipers to the intermittent wipe position with
the feature off, the wipers use the wipe
speed set by the rotary control.
ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY OF
THE RAIN SENSOR Low sensitivity.
A
High sensitivity.
B
Use the rotary control to set the sensitivity
of the rain sensor.
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When you select low sensitivity, the wipers
operate when the sensor detects a large
amount of water on the windshield.
When you select high sensitivity, the wipers
operate when the sensor detects a small
amount of water on the windshield.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
REPLACING THE FRONT
WIPER BLADES
1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away
from the glass.
Note: Do not hold the wiper blade to lift the
wiper arm. 2.
Lift the wiper blade primary locking clip. 3. Press the wiper blade secondary
locking clip.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
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WIPERS AND WASHERS –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why are there streaks and smears on
the windshield?
The wiper blades could be dirty, worn
or damaged. Check the wiper blades.
See Checking the Wiper Blades
(page 144). If the wiper blades are dirty,
clean them with washer fluid or water
applied with a soft sponge or cloth. If
the wiper blades are worn or damaged,
install new ones. See
Replacing the
Front Wiper Blades (page 144).
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SWITCHING MAXIMUM
COOLING ON AND OFF
Press the button.
Note: When you switch maximum cooling
off, air conditioning remains on.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
WIPER PARK ON AND OFF (IF
EQUIPPED) When you switch the heated rear
window on, the heated wiper
park also turns on.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
REAR WINDOW ON AND OFF Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off
after a short period of time.
Note: Do not use harsh chemicals, razor
blades or other sharp objects to clean or
remove decals from the inside of the heated
rear window as this could cause damage to
the heated rear window grid lines not
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
SETTING THE BLOWER MOTOR
SPEED Press up or down on the control
to select the blower motor
speed. Note:
For Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
vehicles, the blower motor may run, and you
may feel airflow when the climate control
is off to provide cooling to the battery.
SWITCHING THE HEATED
MIRRORS ON AND OFF Press the button.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE Turn the control on the left-hand side of
the climate control to set the left-hand
temperature.
Note:
This control also sets the right-hand
side temperature when you switch off dual
zone mode.
Turn the control on the right-hand side of
the climate control to set the right-hand
temperature.
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CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
PRECAUTIONS - RAPTOR
Do not drive your vehicle through an
automated, commercial car wash due to
the vehicle
’s tire width and track. Wash
your vehicle by hand, or by using a
touchless commercial wash with no
mechanical tracks on the floor.
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
PRECAUTIONS
Immediately remove fuel spillages, additive
residuals, bird droppings, insect deposits
and road tar. These may cause damage to
your vehicle ’s paintwork or trim over time.
Remove any exterior accessories, for
example antennas, before entering a car
wash.
CLEANING HEADLAMPS AND
REAR LAMPS
We recommend that you only use cold or
lukewarm water containing car shampoo
to clean the headlamps and the rear
lamps.
Do not scrape the lamps.
Do not wipe lamps when they are dry.
CLEANING WINDOWS AND WIPER
BLADES
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
• Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner.
Note: When cleaning the interior of the
windshield, avoid getting any glass cleaner
on the instrument panel or door panels.
Wipe any glass cleaner off these surfaces
immediately. •
Clean the wiper blades with washer
fluid or water applied with a soft
sponge or cloth.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
This can cause damage not covered by the
vehicle Warranty.
CLEANING CHROME, ALUMINIUM
OR STAINLESS STEEL
We recommend that you only use a car
shampoo, a soft cloth and water on
bumpers and other chrome, aluminium or
stainless steel parts.
Note: For additional information and
assistance, we recommend that you contact
an authorized dealer.
Note: Rinse the area well after cleaning.
Note: Do not use abrasive materials, for
example steel wool or plastic pads, as they
can scratch these surfaces.
Note: Do not use chrome cleaner, metal
cleaner or polish on wheels or wheel covers.
CLEANING WHEELS
Only use a recommended wheel and tire
cleaner to clean the wheels weekly. For
additional information and assistance, we
recommend that you contact an
authorized dealer.
1. Use a sponge to remove heavy deposits of dirt and brake dust.
2. Rinse well after cleaning.
Note: Do not apply a cleaning chemical to
warm or hot wheel rims and covers.
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Less Cost to Properly Maintain Your
Vehicle
The Ford Protect extended service plan
also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan
that covers all scheduled maintenance,
and selected wear items. The coverage is
prepaid, so you never have to worry about
the cost of your vehicle
’s maintenance.
Covered maintenance includes:
• Windshield wiper blades.
• Spark plugs.
• The clutch disc (if equipped).
• Brake pads and linings.
• Shock absorbers.
• Struts.
• Engine belts.
• Engine coolant hoses, clamps and
o-rings.
• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment (if
equipped).
• Cabin air filter replacement every
20,000 mi (32,000 km) for electric
vehicles only.
Interest Free Finance Options
Just a 5% down payment provides you
with an affordable, no interest, no fee
payment program allowing you all the
security and benefits Ford Protect
extended service plan has to offer while
paying over time. You are pre-approved
with no credit check or hassles. To learn
more, call our Ford Protect extended
service plan specialists at 800-367-3377.
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
P.O. Box 321067
Detroit, MI 48232 Ford Protect Extended Service
Plan (Canada Only)
You can get more protection for your
vehicle by purchasing a Ford Protect
extended service plan. Ford Protect
extended service plan is the only service
contract backed by Ford Motor Company
of Canada, Limited. Depending on the plan
you purchase, Ford Protect extended
service plan provides benefits such as:
•
Rental reimbursement.
• Coverage for certain maintenance and
wear items.
• Protection against repair costs after
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Coverage expires.
• Roadside Assistance benefits.
There are several Ford Protect extended
service plans available in various time,
distance and deductible combinations.
Each plan is tailored to fit your own driving
needs, including reimbursement for towing
and rental. When you purchase Ford
Protect extended service plan, you receive
added peace-of-mind protection
throughout Canada, the United States and
Mexico, provided by a network of
participating authorized Ford Motor
Company dealers.
Note: Repairs performed outside of Canada
and the United States are not eligible for
Ford Protect extended service plan
coverage.
This information is subject to change. Visit
your local Ford of Canada dealer or
www.ford.ca to find the Ford Protect
extended service plan that is right for you.
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Check Every Six Months
The battery connections. Clean if necessary.
The body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. The cooling system fluid level and the coolant system strength. The door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
The hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. The parking brake for proper operation.
The seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps, brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt for operation.
The washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
It is important to have the systems on your
vehicle regularly checked. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great. Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt or belts
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires including the spare for wear andproper pressure 2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
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Changing the Remote Control Battery -
Vehicles With: Push Button Start..........92
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password..................................624
Charging a Device.........................................215
Charging a Wireless Device.......................231
Checking MyKey System Status............100
Checking the Brake Fluid
..........................309
Checking the Coolant..................................511
Checking the Seatbelts
...............................69
Checking the Selective Catalytic Reduction System Status.......................277
Checking the Tire Pressures....................555
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................144
Children and Airbags.....................................75
Child Restraint Anchor Points...................50 Locating the Child Restraint Lower Anchor
Points................................................................... 50
Locating the Child Restraint Top Tether Anchor Points.................................................... 51
What Are the Child Restraint Anchor Points................................................................... 50
Child Restraints...............................................52 Child Restraint Position Information.............52
Child Restraints Recommendation...............53
Child Safety......................................................49 Child Restraint Anchor Points......................... 50
Child Restraints..................................................... 52
Installing Child Restraints................................. 53
Child Safety Locks.........................................62
Child Safety Precautions.............................49
Cleaning Products.......................................534
Cleaning the Exterior..................................535 Cleaning Camera Lenses and
Sensors............................................................. 536
Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or Stainless Steel................................................................... 535
Cleaning Headlamps and Rear Lamps............................................................... 535
Cleaning Stripes or Graphics.........................536
Cleaning the Engine Compartment...........536
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............535
Cleaning the Underbody................................. 536
Cleaning Wheels................................................ 535
Cleaning Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................... 535
Cleaning the Interior....................................537 Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats................538 Cleaning Displays and Screens.....................
537
Cleaning Moonroof Tracks............................. 538
Cleaning Plastic.................................................. 537
Cleaning Seatbelts............................................ 538
Cleaning Seats and the Headliner...............537
Cleaning the Instrument Panel.....................537
Clearing All MyKeys
.....................................100
Clearing the Garage Door Opener..........212
Climate Control
.............................................186
Auto Mode............................................................ 188
Climate Control Hints.................................189
Closing the Tailgate
......................................119
Closing the Tailgate From Inside Your
Vehicle................................................................ 119
Closing the Tailgate From Outside Your Vehicle................................................................ 119
Closing the Tailgate Using the Remote Control............................................................... 120
Cold Weather Precautions.......................476
Connected Vehicle
......................................620
Connected Vehicle –
Troubleshooting............................................. 621
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network........................................................... 620
Connected Vehicle Data...............................31
Connected Vehicle Limitations..............620
Connected Vehicle Requirements
........620
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting.........................................621
Connected Vehicle – Frequently Asked Questions......................................................... 621
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device.........648
Connecting a Trailer....................................424 Connecting a Trailer –
Troubleshooting............................................ 427
Hitches................................................................... 424
Connecting a Trailer Precautions..........424
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting........................................427
Connecting a Trailer – Information Messages.......................................................... 427
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network.......................................................620
Connecting FordPass to the Modem.........620
Enabling and Disabling the Modem...........620
What Is the Modem.......................................... 620
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network.......................................................620
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Rear Parking Aid...........................................334
Locating the Rear Parking Aid
Sensors............................................................. 335
Rear Parking Aid Audible Warnings............335
Rear Parking Aid Limitations......................... 334
What is the Rear Parking Aid......................... 334
Rear Seats......................................................204 Heated Seats...................................................... 205
Manual Seats...................................................... 204
Rear View Camera Guide Lines.............340
Rear View Camera Precautions
.............339
Rear View Camera......................................339
Rear View Camera Settings.......................... 340
Rear View Camera Settings
....................340
Switching Rear View Camera Delay On and
Off........................................................................\
341
Switching the Rear View Camera View.................................................................... 341
Zooming the Rear View Camera In and Out..................................................................... 340
Rebooting the Center Display................639
Recalling a Preset Position
......................209
Recovery Towing.........................................488 Accessing the Front Towing Point..............488
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x2
..................................................................492
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x4.................................................................490
Refueling..........................................................261 Manually Opening the Fuel Filler
Door................................................................... 265
Refueling System Overview............................ 261
Refueling Your Vehicle..................................... 262
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of
Charge............................................................312
Remote Control Limitations......................89
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle...........................................................183
Remote Start Limitations
..........................183
Remote Start Precautions........................183
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators......................................................184
Remote Start
.................................................183
Remote Start Settings..................................... 184
Remote Start Settings
...............................184
Setting the Remote Start Duration.............185 Switching Climate Control Auto Mode On
and Off.............................................................. 184
Switching Climate Control Last Settings On and Off....................................................... 184
Switching the Heated Seat Settings On and Off....................................................................... 185
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel Settings On and Off..................................... 185
Removing and Installing the Tailgate...........................................................113
Removing the Key Blade..............................91
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage..........................................................541
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............539
Replacement Parts Recommendation.....................................734
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................95
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................194
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades.........144
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada
.........................................................685
Reporting Safety Defects in the United States...........................................................685
Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener...........................................................213
Resetting Ground Fault Detection
........220
Resetting the Circuit Breaker - Vehicles With: 7.2kW
...................................................221
Resetting the Stopping Position - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable
Steering Column.........................................141
Resetting Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........................................................561
Restarting the Engine.................................252
Resuming the Set Speed
...........................351
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators...........315
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions..................................................314
Reverse Braking Assist................................314 Reverse Braking Assist –
Troubleshooting............................................. 315
Reverse Braking Assist – Troubleshooting
.........................................315
Reverse Braking Assist – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 316
Reverse Braking Assist – Information Messages.......................................................... 315
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