FORD F-450 2021 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2021, Model line: F-450, Model: FORD F-450 2021Pages: 666, PDF Size: 11.3 MB
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Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced
Power/Electronic Throttle Control
Illuminates when a powertrain
or a 4WD fault has been
detected. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon Illuminates when you switch the
ignition on prior to engine start
to check the bulb and to indicate
whether your vehicle is ready for Inspection
and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
malfunctions are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Emission Law (page 194).
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a malfunction. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
malfunction of the vehicle emission control
system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Drive in a moderate fashion, avoid heavy
acceleration and deceleration, and have
your vehicle checked immediately.
Stability Control Illuminates when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated
or does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction, the
system switches off. Have the system
checked immediately. See
Using
Stability Control (page 229). Stability Control Off Illuminates when you switch the
system off. It goes out when you
switch the system back on or
when you switch the ignition off.
See Using Stability Control (page 229).
Tailgate Ajar Illuminates when the tailgate is
not completely closed or when
opened and then closed when
the transmission is in any gear other than
park (P).
Transmission Tow/Haul
(If Equipped) Illuminates when the tow/haul
feature is activated. If the light
flashes steadily, have the system
checked immediately as damage to the
transmission could occur.
Wait To Start
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch the
ignition on as part of the
pre-start system. Wait until the
wait to start indicator turns off before
attempting to start your vehicle. See
Starting a Diesel Engine
(page 177).
Water In Fuel
(If Equipped) WARNING:
Do not drain the
water-in-fuel separator while the engine
is running. Failure to follow this warning
may result in fire, serious injury, death or
property damage.
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During refueling, it is possible for
you to pump
water-contaminated diesel fuel
into your fuel tank. Your vehicle ’s fuel
system is equipped with a fuel filter and
water separator to remove water from the
fuel. The water in fuel indicator illuminates
when the fuel and water separator has a
significant quantity of water in it and
requires immediate draining.
If the water in fuel indicator illuminates
when the engine is running, stop your
vehicle as soon as safely possible, shut off
the engine, then drain the fuel and water
separator. See Fuel Quality (page 187).
Allowing water to stay in the fuel system,
after the water in fuel indicator illuminates,
could result in extensive damage or failure
of the fuel injection system.
Note: Do not drain the fuel and water
separator while the engine is running. Air will
enter into the fuel system causing the engine
not to operate properly.
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators
(If
Equipped)
4X2 HIGH Illuminates momentarily when
two-wheel drive high is engaged.
4X4 HIGH Illuminates when four-wheel
drive high is engaged.
4X4 LOW Illuminates when four-wheel
drive low is engaged. AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.
Keyless Warning Alert
(If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key, after
the last door is closed and your keyless
vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is
still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer
immediately.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING: Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, crash
and injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the
safe operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
Various systems on your vehicle can be
controlled using the information display
controls on the steering wheel.
Corresponding information displays on the
instrument cluster information display.
Note: Some options could appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are
optional.
Note: Trailer options are not available if
your vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph
(5 km/h). Note:
Some MyKey menu options only
appear if MyKey is enabled and at least one
MyKey is programmed.
Information Display Controls •
Press the up and down arrow buttons
to scroll through and highlight the
options within a menu.
• Press the right arrow button to enter a
sub-menu.
• Press the left arrow button to exit a
menu.
• Press the
OK button to choose and
confirm a setting or messages. This icon shows the features on
or off status. A check in the box
indicates the feature is on, and
unchecked indicates the feature is off.
2 Inch Display Menu
(If Equipped) Main Menu
Trip 1
Trip 2
Fuel Economy Driver Assist Settings
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Trip 1
Digital Speed
Trip Odometer
Trip Timer
DTE
Average Fuel
Outside Temp
• Digital Speed - Shows a digital display of your vehicle speed.
• Trip Odometer - Registers the mileage of individual trips.
• Trip Timer - Registers the time of individual trips.
• DTE - Indicates the approximate distance your vehicle can travel on the fuel remaining
in the tank. Changes in driving pattern can cause the value to not only decrease but
also increase or stay constant for periods of time.
• Average Fuel - Shows the average fuel economy for a given trip.
• Outside Air - Shows the outside air temperature.
Note: Press and hold the OK button to reset values.
Note: Trip 2 information is the same as Trip 1. Fuel Economy
Distance to E
Instant Fuel Economy
Average Fuel Economy
• Distance to E - Indicates the approximate distance your vehicle can travel on the fuel
remaining in the tank. Changes in driving pattern can cause the value to not only
decrease but also increase or stay constant for periods of time.
• Instant Fuel Economy - Shows your instantaneous fuel usage.
• Average Fuel Economy - Shows the average fuel usage based on time.
Note: Press and hold the
OK button to reset values.
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Driver Assist
Select Your Setting
Engine Hours
Select Your Setting
Dual Fuel Tank
Hill Strt Asst.
Hold to reset
Air Fil. Mon.
Maint. Monitor
Shows air filter status
Water in Fuel
Oil Level Low
Hold to reset
Oil Life
XXX%
Hold to Reset
DEF Range
Exhaust Filter
Tire Pressure
Oil Temp
Oil Temp
Trans. Temp.
Rear Park Aid
Select Your Setting
Tr Brake Type
Tr Brake Effort
Trailer Sway Settings
A. Engine Off
Vehicle
Auto RegenSelect Your Setting
Lighting
Select Your Setting
Locks
Select Your Setting
Alarm
Ask on Exit
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Settings
Select Your Setting
Remote Start
Select Your Setting
Windows
Select Your Setting
Wiper
Controls
Shows information related to the configured MyKey(s).
MyKey Status
MyKey
Hold OK to Create MyKey
Create MyKey
Select Your Setting
911 Assist
Do Not
Disturb
AdvanceTrac
Max Speed
Speed Minder
Vol. Limiter
Hold OK to Clear All MyKeys
Clear MyKeys
Select Your Setting
Display
Settings
Display Setup
Temperature
Tire Pressure
Language
4 Inch Display Menu Main Menu
Display Mode Trip/FuelTowing
Off Road Settings
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Display Mode
Distance to Empty
Dual Fuel Tanks
DEF Status
Digital Speedometer
Engine Information
Maintenance Monitor
Transmission Temp.
Lane Keeping System Trip/Fuel
Trip 1
Trip 2
ECO Coach
Fuel Economy
Fuel History Select Your Setting
Compass
Average Speed
Trip 1 or 2
• Shows the time, mileage and average fuel economy of an individual journey. Also
shows DTE.
ECO Coach
• ECO Coach - Provides suggestions on how to drive more economically.
Fuel
• Fuel Economy - Shows your instantaneous fuel usage as a bar graph, average mpg
and DTE.
• Fuel History - Shows your fuel usage based on time. The graph is updated each minute
with the fuel economy that you achieved during 30 minutes of driving. Also shows
DTE.
Note: Press and hold the OK button to reset values.
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Towing
Provides trailer status information
for the active trailer: Trailer light
status, Blind Spot, Reverse Guid-
ance, Pro Trailer Backup, trailer
name, accumulated trailer miles,
trailer brake gain and output.
Trailer Status
Displays the trailer tire pressure and options to customize the display.
Trailer Tire
Pressure
Trailer Sway Control
Trailer
Options
Select Your Setting
Select Trailer
Follow onscreen direc-
tions to confirm or
modify your settings.
Change Trailer Settings
Follow onscreen direc-
tions to confirm or
modify your settings.
Conventional
Connection
Checklist
Fifth Wheel
Gooseneck
Note: Trailer options are only available at
speeds less than 3.1 mph (5 km/h) Note:
Once you select a trailer, it remains
active until you set it as no longer active. An
active trailer still accumulates miles even
after you physically disconnect it from your
vehicle. Off Road
Off Road Status
Displays pitch, steering angle and roll. Settings
Auto Regen
Blind Spot
Cross Traffic Alert Select Your Setting
DTE Calcula-
tion
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Settings
Rear Park Aid Select Your
Setting
Pre-Collision
Select Your
Setting
Cruise Control
Select Your
Setting
Lane Keeping
System
30 min. Max Idle
Vehicle
Advanced
Settings
Easy Entry/Exit
Select Your Setting
Lighting
Locks
Mirrors
Neutral Tow
Alarm
Remote Start
Windows
Wiper
Controls
MyKey Status
MyKey
Follow onscreen directions to confirm or
modify your settings.
Create MyKey
Select Your Setting
911 Assist
Do Not
Disturb
AdvanceTrac
Max Speed
Speed Minder
Volume Limiter
Follow onscreen directions to confirm or
modify your settings.
Clear MyKeys
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Settings
Select Your Setting
Distance Unit
Display
Setup
Temperature
Tire Pressure
Language
8 Inch Display Menu (If Equipped) Main Menu
MyView
Trip/Fuel
Truck Info Towing
Off Road Settings MyView
Tire Pressure
Off Road Status Select Your Setting
Configure MyView Trip/Fuel
Trip 1
Trip 2
ECO Coach
Fuel Economy
Fuel History
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