battery FORD F150 2023 Owners Manual

It is important to rely upon your dealershipto properly diagnose and repair yourvehicle.
We strongly recommend only using ourgenuine or our authorized re-manufacturedreplacement parts engineered for yourvehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
We do not recommend using chemicals oradditives not approved by us as part ofyour vehicle’s normal maintenance. Pleaseconsult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is anormal operating characteristic and, byitself, does not necessarily indicate aconcern or that the fluid needs to bechanged. Have discolored fluids that alsoshow signs of overheating or foreignmaterial contamination checkedimmediately.
Make sure to change the vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate thesystem or using our approved flushingchemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections.
Check Every Month
The engine oil level.
Function of all interior and the exterior lights.
The tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure.
The windshield washer fluid level.
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.
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Check Every Six Months
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 yourvehicle regularly checked. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent majorproblems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance intervalto help make sure your vehicle keepsrunning great.
Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operationAccessory drive belt or belts
Horn operationBattery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghosesEngine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamageExhaust system
Steering and linkageExterior lamps operation
Tires including the spare for wear and
proper pressure2Fluid levels1; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFor oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operationHalf-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer.2If your vehicle has a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration Use By dateon the canister. Replace as needed.
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Autowipers......................................................143Adjusting the Sensitivity of the RainSensor................................................................143Autowipers Settings..........................................143What Are Autowipers........................................143Auxiliary Switches........................................661
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Base Warranty..............................................664BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................512Bed Extender...................................................115Bed Extender Precautions................................115Using the Bed Extender.....................................116Blind Spot Information System.............382Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting............................................386Blind Spot Information System With TrailerCoverage..........................................................383Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators.....................................................385Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations..................................................382Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions.................................................382Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements.............................................382Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting.......................................386Blind Spot Information System –Information Messages................................386Blind Spot Information System WithTrailer Coverage........................................383Blind Spot Information System With TrailerCoverage Limitations..................................384Selecting a Trailer..............................................385Setting a Trailer Length...................................384What Is Blind Spot Information System withTrailer Coverage.............................................383BlueCruise Alerts.........................................359BlueCruise AutomaticCancellation...............................................359BlueCruise......................................................356BlueCruise – Troubleshooting......................360BlueCruise Indicators.................................359BlueCruise Limitations...............................357BlueCruise Precautions.............................356
BlueCruise Requirements.........................357BlueCruise Settings....................................358BlueCruise – Troubleshooting................360BlueCruise – Information Messages..........360Bluetooth®....................................................649Body Control Module Fuse Box.............494Accessing the Body Control Module FuseBox.....................................................................494Identifying the Fuses in the Body ControlModule Fuse Box..........................................494Locating the Body Control Module FuseBox.....................................................................494Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........498Booster Seats...................................................61Brake Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV).............................................................178Brake Fluid Specification..........................292Brake Over Accelerator - Excluding:Raptor............................................................291Brake Over Accelerator - Raptor.............291Brake Precautions........................................291Brakes...............................................................291Anti-Lock Braking System...............................291Brakes – Troubleshooting..............................292Brakes – Troubleshooting........................292Brakes – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................293Brakes – Warning Lamps................................292Breaking-In.....................................................473
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Calculating Payload...................................406Calculating the Load Limit.......................407Canceling the Set Speed...........................312Capacities and Specifications................578Catalytic Converter.....................................262Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting............................................262Catalytic Converter Precautions............262Catalytic Converter –Troubleshooting........................................262Catalytic Converter – WarningLamps...............................................................262Center Console Work Surface.................225Center Console Work Surface –Troubleshooting.............................................227
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Center Console Work Surface –Troubleshooting.........................................227Center Console Work Surface – InformationMessages..........................................................227Center Display Limitations.......................637Center Display Overview...........................637Center Display Precautions......................637Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding:Raptor............................................................561Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor.................568Changing a Road Wheel............................561Changing the 12V Battery..........................512Changing the Fuel Filter..............................511Changing the Language.............................179Changing the Measurement Unit...........179Changing the Remote Control Battery -Police Responder........................................92Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Flip Key..............................95Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Push Button Start.........93Changing the Temperature Unit..............179Changing the Tire Pressure Unit.............179Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password..................................624Charging a Device.........................................213Charging a Wireless Device......................228Checking MyKey System Status..............101Checking the Brake Fluid...........................291Checking the Coolant................................506Checking the Seatbelts................................70Checking the Tire Pressures....................550Checking the Wiper Blades......................144Children and Airbags.....................................76Child Restraint Anchor Points....................51Locating the Child Restraint Lower AnchorPoints....................................................................51Locating the Child Restraint Top TetherAnchor Points...................................................52What Are the Child Restraint AnchorPoints....................................................................51Child Restraints...............................................53Child Restraint Position Information.............53Child Restraints Recommendation...............54Child Safety......................................................50Child Restraint Anchor Points..........................51Child Restraints.....................................................53Installing Child Restraints.................................54
Child Safety Locks.........................................63Child Safety Precautions............................50Cleaning Products.......................................529Cleaning the Exterior..................................530Cleaning Camera Lenses andSensors..............................................................531Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or StainlessSteel..................................................................530Cleaning Headlamps and RearLamps...............................................................530Cleaning Stripes or Graphics..........................531Cleaning the Engine Compartment.............531Cleaning the Exterior Precautions..............530Cleaning the Underbody..................................531Cleaning Wheels................................................530Cleaning Windows and WiperBlades...............................................................530Cleaning the Interior...................................532Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats................533Cleaning Displays and Screens....................532Cleaning Fabric...................................................532Cleaning Leather................................................532Cleaning Moonroof Tracks.............................533Cleaning Plastic..................................................532Cleaning Seatbelts............................................533Cleaning the Instrument Panel.....................532Cleaning Vinyl......................................................533Clearing All MyKeys......................................101Climate Control.............................................184Auto Mode............................................................186Climate Control Hints..................................187Closing the Tailgate......................................119Closing the Tailgate From Inside YourVehicle................................................................119Closing the Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle...............................................................120Closing the Tailgate Using the RemoteControl...............................................................120Cold Weather Precautions........................472Connected Navigation...............................654Connected Vehicle.......................................621Connected Vehicle –Troubleshooting............................................622Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.............................................................621Connected Vehicle Data - Excluding:Police Responder.........................................31Connected Vehicle Limitations...............621
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What Is Global Opening....................................161Glossary of Tire Terminology..................543Glove Compartment..................................229Locking the Glove Compartment................229Opening the Glove Compartment..............229
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Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps - Vehicles With:Halogen Headlamps.....................................515See: Adjusting the Headlamps - Vehicles With:LED Headlamps.............................................514Headlamps......................................................147Headlamp Indicators.........................................147Using the High Beam Headlamps................147Headlamps – Troubleshooting...............148Headlamps – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................148Heated Seats................................................200Heated Seat Precautions...............................200Switching the Heated Seats On andOff......................................................................200HeatingSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control.............184See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control...................................189High Voltage Battery..................................263High Voltage Battery Precautions.........263High Voltage Battery VehiclePrecautions - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)............................................................479Hill Descent Control....................................318Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting.............................................319Hill Descent Control Indicator.................318Hill Descent Control Precautions...........318Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting.........................................319Hill Descent Control – InformationMessages..........................................................319Hill Start Assist............................................304Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting............304Hill Start Assist Precautions...................304
Hill Start Assist –Troubleshooting.......................................304Hill Start Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................304Hitches.............................................................414Hooking Up a Trailer Using aWeight-Distributing Hitch..........................414Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........498Horn....................................................................141How Does 911 Assist Work.........................88How Does Active Park AssistWork..............................................................336How Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work....................................342How Does a Hybrid Electric VehicleWork..............................................................244How Does Auto Hold Work......................305How Does Blind Spot InformationSystem Work..............................................382How Does BlueCruise Work.....................356How Does Cross Traffic AlertWork...............................................................387How Does Cross Traffic BrakingWork...............................................................301How Does Drive Mode ControlWork..............................................................362How Does Drive Mode Control Work -Raptor...........................................................362How Does Driver Alert Work....................399How Does Easy Entry and ExitWork.................................................................112How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Excluding: Raptor......................................274How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Raptor............................................................274How Does Hill Descent ControlWork...............................................................318How Does Hill Start Assist Work...........304How Does Onboard Scales Work..........437How Does Pre-Collision AssistWork..............................................................390How Does Reverse Braking AssistWork...............................................................297How Does Smart Hitch Work..................435How Does Speed Sign RecognitionWork...............................................................401How Does Stability Control Work.........309
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Rear View Camera Settings....................330Switching Rear View Camera Delay On andOff........................................................................331Switching the Rear View CameraView....................................................................331Zooming the Rear View Camera In andOut.....................................................................330Rebooting the Center Display................639Recalling a Preset Position......................207Recovery Towing..........................................483Accessing the Front Towing Point..............483Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2..................................................................487Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4.................................................................485Refueling.........................................................255Manually Opening the Fuel FillerDoor...................................................................259Refueling System Overview...........................255Refueling Your Vehicle.....................................255Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge...........................................................295Remote Control Limitations......................90Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle............................................................181Remote Start Limitations...........................181Remote Start Precautions.........................181Remote Start Remote ControlIndicators......................................................182Remote Start..................................................181Remote Start Settings................................182Removing and Installing theTailgate...........................................................113Removing the Key Blade.............................92Removing Your Vehicle FromStorage.........................................................536Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............534Replacement PartsRecommendation......................................721Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................96Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................192Replacing the Front Wiper Blades.........144Reporting Safety Defects inCanada.........................................................683Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates...........................................................683
Resetting Ground Fault Detection..........221Resetting the Circuit Breaker - VehiclesWith: 7.2kW..................................................222Resetting the Stopping Position -Vehicles With: Power AdjustableSteering Column.........................................141Resetting the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Screen...............................180Resetting the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen/12 InchScreen...........................................................180Resetting Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem.........................................................556Restarting the Engine................................248Resuming the Set Speed...........................341Reverse Braking Assist Indicators.........298Reverse Braking AssistPrecautions.................................................297Reverse Braking Assist...............................297Reverse Braking Assist –Troubleshooting............................................299Reverse Braking Assist –Troubleshooting........................................299Reverse Braking Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................300Reverse Braking Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................299Roadside Assistance..................................478Rollover Warning..........................................681Route Guidance...........................................655Adjusting the Guidance PromptVolume.............................................................655Canceling Route Guidance............................656Repeating an Instruction................................656Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................473Running Out of Fuel....................................254Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer.........................................................254Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................254
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Satellite Radio..............................................630Locating the Satellite Radio IdentificationNumber..............................................................631Satellite Radio Limitations............................630Satellite Radio Settings...................................631
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VentilationSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control.............184See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control...................................189Venting the Moonroof.................................167Viewing the Tire Pressures......................556Visual Search...................................................35Voice Interaction.........................................640Ford Assistant....................................................640
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Warranty Information.................................749Warranty Terms and Conditions...........664Washer Fluid Specification.......................614Washers...........................................................145Adding Washer Fluid.........................................145Switching the Courtesy Wipe On andOff........................................................................145Using the Windshield Washer........................145Washer Fluid Specification.............................145Washer Precautions..........................................145WashersSee: Wipers and Washers................................143Waxing Your Vehicle...................................534Waypoints......................................................655Adding a Waypoint...........................................655Editing Waypoints.............................................655What Are the Auxiliary Switches............661What Are the Instrument ClusterIndicators.......................................................173What Are the Instrument ClusterWarning Lamps............................................171What Is 911 Assist..........................................88What Is a Connected Vehicle...................621What Is Active Park Assist........................336What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle...........244What is Alexa Built-In................................642What Is Auto-Start-Stop..........................248What Is Blind Spot InformationSystem..........................................................382What Is BlueCruise......................................356What Is Cross Traffic Alert........................387What Is Cross Traffic Braking...................301What Is Cruise Control..............................340What Is Drive Mode Control....................362What Is Driver Alert.....................................399
What Is Ford Protect..................................665What Is Generator Mode............................221What Is Hill Descent Control....................318What Is Hill Start Assist............................304What Is Keyless Entry.................................108What Is MyKey................................................99What Is Onboard Scales...........................437What Is Pre-Collision Assist....................390What Is Remote Start..................................181What Is Reverse Braking Assist..............297What Is Smart Hitch...................................435What Is Speed Sign Recognition............401What Is the 360 Degree Camera...........332What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................192What Is the Catalytic Converter.............262What Is the Electric Parking Brake........294What Is the Electronic LockingDifferential..................................................284What Is the Gross Axle WeightRating...........................................................405What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating...........................................................406What Is the Gross Vehicle WeightRating...........................................................405What Is the High Voltage Battery..........263What Is the Integrated Trailer BrakeController.....................................................425What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad..........110What Is the Lane Keeping System........375What Is the Memory Function................207What Is the Onboard Generator..............217What Is the Pedestrian AlertSystem.............................................................87What Is the Personal SafetySystem.............................................................72What Is the Power Outlet..........................214What is the Rear Occupant AlertSystem..........................................................205What Is the Rear View Camera..............329What Is the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem..........................................................554What Is the Wireless AccessoryCharger.........................................................228What Is Traction Control...........................307What Is Trail Control....................................312What is Trailer Backup Assistance.......439What Is Trailer Hitching Assistance.......431What Is Trailer Reverse Guidance.........454
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