warning FORD F150 2023 Owners Manual

How Does the 360 Degree CameraWork...............................................................332How Does the Electronic LockingDifferential Work - Excluding:Raptor...........................................................284How Does the Electronic LockingDifferential Work - Raptor.....................284How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork...............................................................375How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork..................................................................72How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work..............................................205How Does the Safety Canopy™Work..................................................................74How Does Traction Control Work..........307How Does Trailer Backup AssistanceWork..............................................................439How Does Trailer Hitching AssistanceWork...............................................................431How Does Trailer Reverse GuidanceWork..............................................................454How Does Trailer Sway ControlWork..............................................................430How Do Personal Profiles Work.............652How Do the Front Airbags Work...............73How Do the Knee Airbags Work................74How Do the Side Airbags Work.................73Hybrid Electric Vehicle DrivingCharacteristics...........................................244Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators..........244Hybrid Electric VehicleInformation.................................................244Eco Idle..................................................................246Eco Idle – Troubleshooting.............................247Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –Troubleshooting............................................245Power Flow...........................................................245Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –Troubleshooting........................................245Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –Frequently Asked Questions....................245
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Identifying Fuse Types...............................497Identifying the Audio Unit........................626
Identifying the Auxiliary SwitchWiring............................................................662Identifying the Climate ControlUnit.................................................................184Ignition Switch..............................................233Inflating the Tires........................................550Information On Demand Screen...........638Information on the Tire Sidewall...........538Inspecting the Tire for Damage...............551Inspecting the Tire for Wear.....................551Inspecting the Wheel ValveStems............................................................552Installing Child Restraints...........................54Attaching the Front Seat TetherStrap....................................................................59Attaching the Rear Seat Tether Strap.........60Combining the Seatbelt and Lower Anchorsfor Attaching Child Restraints....................59Installing a Child Restraint in a CenterSeat......................................................................58Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren...............................................................58Using Seatbelts.....................................................54Using Tether Straps.............................................59Instrument Cluster Display........................175Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Raptor.............................................................176Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen................175Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Screen..............176Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen.................176Instrument Cluster Indicators...................173Instrument Cluster.......................................168Fuel Gauge............................................................170Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 12 Inch Screen..................................170Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Screen...............................168Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen..................................169Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps........171Instrument Panel - Excluding: Raptor/Police Responder........................................38Instrument Panel - PoliceResponder.....................................................40Instrument Panel - Raptor.........................39
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Removing the Head Restraint........................197Pre-Collision Assist Limitations..............391Pre-Collision Assist Precautions...........390Pre-Collision Assist....................................390Automatic Emergency Braking....................396Distance Alert.....................................................395Distance Indication...........................................393Evasive Steering Assist...................................396Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting............................................397Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting........................................397Pre-Collision Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................398Pre-Collision Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................397Pre-Collision Assist – WarningLamps................................................................397Predictive Speed Assist..............................351Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance............353How Does Predictive Speed AssistWork....................................................................351Predictive Speed Assist Alerts......................353Predictive Speed Assist Indicators..............353Predictive Speed Assist Limitations...........352Predictive Speed Assist Precautions..........351Switching Predictive Speed Assist ModeOn and Off.......................................................352Predictive Speed Assist –Troubleshooting........................................353Predictive Speed Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................353Preparing Your Vehicle forStorage.........................................................535Programming a MyKey................................101Programming the Garage DoorOpener.........................................................209Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Flip Key..............................97Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Push Button Start.........96Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats..........................................76PunctureSee: Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding:Raptor................................................................561See: Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor.............568Push Button Ignition Switch....................234
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...........................................................684Blind Spot Information SystemSensors............................................................684Body Control Module.......................................687Cruise Control Module....................................690Keys and Remote Controls............................694Passive Anti-Theft System............................697Radio Transceiver Module...............................701SYNC......................................................................704Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemSensors.............................................................709Wireless Accessory Charging Module.........715Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Police Responder........619Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Raptor.............................618Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification...............................................618Rear Exterior - Excluding: Raptor/PoliceResponder......................................................47Rear Exterior - Police Responder.............49Rear Exterior - Raptor...................................48Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.....................................................206Rear Occupant Alert SystemIndicators.....................................................206Rear Occupant Alert SystemLimitations..................................................205Rear Occupant Alert SystemPrecautions.................................................205Rear Occupant Alert System..................205Rear Parking Aid...........................................324Locating the Rear Parking AidSensors.............................................................324Rear Parking Aid Audible Warnings............325Rear Parking Aid Limitations.........................324What is the Rear Parking Aid.........................324Rear Seats......................................................202Heated Seats......................................................203Manual Seats......................................................202Rear View Camera Guide Lines..............330Rear View Camera Precautions.............329Rear View Camera.......................................329Rear View Camera Settings..........................330
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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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Selecting a Channel..........................................631What Is Satellite Radio...................................630Saving a Preset Position...........................207Scheduled Maintenance...........................667Seatbelt Extensions........................................71Seatbelt Precautions....................................64Seatbelt Reminder........................................68How Does the Seatbelt ReminderWork.....................................................................68Seatbelt Reminder Audible Warnings..........70Seatbelt Reminder Indicators..........................70Switching the Seatbelt Reminder On andOff.........................................................................70Seatbelts...........................................................64Automatic Locking Mode..................................66Seatbelt Reminder..............................................68Sensitive Locking Mode.....................................66Security.............................................................134Anti-Theft Alarm System................................134Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings..............135Passive Anti-Theft System.............................134Security – Troubleshooting............................136Security – Troubleshooting......................136Security – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................137Security – Information Messages................136Selecting a Drive Mode - King Ranch/Lariat/Limited/Platinum/XL/XLT.................................................................363Selecting a Drive Mode - Raptor...........364Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode -Excluding: Raptor......................................276Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode -Raptor............................................................277Selecting a Personal Profile....................653Selecting the Audio Source.....................626Sending and Receiving a TextMessage.......................................................647Sensitive Locking Mode..............................66How Does Sensitive Locking ModeWork.....................................................................66What is Sensitive Locking Mode....................66Service Data.....................................................30Setting a Destination.................................654Setting a Destination Using a Point ofInterest.............................................................655Setting a Destination Using a PredictiveDestination......................................................655
Setting a Destination Using a RecentDestination......................................................655Setting a Destination Using a SavedDestination......................................................655Setting a Destination Using the MapScreen...............................................................655Setting a Destination Using the Text EntryScreen...............................................................654Setting a Memory Preset..........................627Settings Data....................................................31Setting the Adaptive Cruise ControlGap................................................................346Setting the Adaptive Cruise ControlSpeed............................................................345Setting the Blower Motor Speed............185Setting the Clock and Date.....................628Setting the Cruise Control Speed.........340Setting the Hill Descent Speed...............318Setting the Speed Sign RecognitionSpeed Tolerance.......................................402Setting the Speed Sign RecognitionSpeed Warning..........................................402Setting the Temperature...........................185Setting the Trail Control Speed...............312Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistancefor a Conventional Trailer......................439Applying the Trailer Reversing AidSticker................................................................441Calibrating the System....................................442Configuring the Trailer.....................................439Trailer Sensor Installation...............................441Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance fora Conventional Trailer.............................454Applying the Trailer Reverse AidSticker...............................................................456Calibrating the System....................................457Configuring the Trailer.....................................454Trailer Sensor Installation..............................456Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear - PoliceResponder...................................................266Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear -Raptor...........................................................265Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear..............265Side Parking Aid...........................................326Locating the Side Parking AidSensors.............................................................326Side Parking Aid Audible Warnings.............327Side Parking Aid Limitations.........................326
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What is the Side Parking Aid.........................326Signing Into Your Account........................642Sitting in the Correct Position..................193Smart Hitch Limitations............................435Smart Hitch...................................................435Snow Plowing Precautions......................475Snow Plowing...............................................475Snowplow Mode.................................................477Snowplow Mode..........................................477Switching Snowplow Mode On andOff.......................................................................477What Is Snowplow Mode................................477Software Update Indicators...................658Software Update Settings.......................657Software UpdateSee: Software Update Settings....................657See: Vehicle Software Updates....................657Sounding the Panic Alarm..........................92Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance - Raptor.............................676Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................673Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control...........................................340Speedometer.................................................170Speed Sign RecognitionIndicators.....................................................402Speed Sign RecognitionLimitations...................................................401Speed Sign RecognitionPrecautions.................................................401Speed Sign Recognition............................401Speed Sign Recognition –Troubleshooting............................................402Speed Sign Recognition –Troubleshooting........................................402Speed Sign Recognition – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................403Speed Sign Recognition – InformationMessages.........................................................402Stability Control Indicator..........................311Stability Control..........................................309Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch...........................................233Starting and Stopping the Engine –Precautions.................................................233
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........233Automatic Engine Stop - Vehicles With:Keyless Entry and Push ButtonStart...................................................................239Engine Block Heater.........................................236Police Engine Idle - Vehicles With: PolicePack...................................................................238Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting............................................240Starting the Engine...........................................234Stopping the Engine..........................................237Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting........................................240Starting and Stopping the Engine –Frequently Asked Questions.....................242Starting and Stopping the Engine –Information Messages.................................241Starting and Stopping the Engine –Warning Lamps.............................................240Starting the Engine.....................................234Restarting the Engine After Stoppingit...........................................................................236Starting a Gasoline Engine.............................234Starting a Hybrid Electric VehicleSystem..............................................................235Status Bar.......................................................637Steering...........................................................320Electric Power Steering...................................320Steering – Troubleshooting............................321Steering – Troubleshooting......................321Steering – Information Messages................322Steering – Warning Indicators........................321Steering Wheel - Excluding: Raptor/Police Responder........................................35Steering Wheel - Police Responder.........37Steering Wheel - Raptor..............................36Steering Wheel.............................................140Stopping the Engine...................................248Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving...............................................................237Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary.........................................................237Storage............................................................229Cup Holders.........................................................229Glasses Holder....................................................232Glove Compartment.........................................229Under Seat Storage..........................................230Storing Your Vehicle....................................535
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Switching the Heated Wiper Park On andOff...................................................................185Switching the Lane Keeping SystemMode..............................................................376Switching the Lane Keeping System Onand Off..........................................................376Switching the Outlets On and Off........220Switching the Rear Interior Lamps Onand Off..........................................................160Switching Traction Control On andOff...................................................................307Switching Trail Control On and Off........312Switching Trailer Backup Assistance Onand Off.........................................................443Switching Trailer Hitching Assistance Onand Off..........................................................432Switching Trailer Reverse Guidance Onand Off.........................................................458Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff..................................................................430Switching Trail Turn Assist On andOff...................................................................316Switching Utility Idle Mode On and Off- Vehicles With: Flip Key..........................221Symbols Glossary..........................................26Symbols Used on Your Vehicle.................26System UpdateSee: Software Update Settings....................657See: Vehicle Software Updates....................657
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Tachometer.....................................................170Tailgate Anchor Points...............................410Locating the Tailgate Anchor Points...........410Tailgate Anchor Point LoadCapacities........................................................410Tailgate Precautions.....................................113Tailgate Step...................................................114Accessing the Tailgate Step............................114Stowing the Tailgate Step................................115Tailgate..............................................................113Bed Extender.........................................................115Closing the Tailgate............................................119Opening the Tailgate..........................................113Tailgate Step.........................................................114Tailgate – Troubleshooting.............................125
Tailgate – Troubleshooting.......................125Tailgate – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................126Tailgate – Information Messages.................125Tailgate – Warning Lamps..............................125Tailgate Work Surface..................................117Team RS..............................................................21Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............578Temporary Neutral Mode.........................268Entering Temporary Neutral Mode.............269Exiting Temporary Neutral Mode................269How Does Temporary Neutral ModeWork..................................................................268Temporary Neutral ModeLimitations......................................................269What Is Temporary Neutral Mode..............268The Better Business Bureau Auto LineProgram........................................................681The Mediation and ArbitrationProgram.......................................................682Tire Care.........................................................550Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemLimitations..................................................555Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemOverview......................................................554Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemPrecautions.................................................555Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........554Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Troubleshooting............................................559Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Troubleshooting........................................559Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Information Messages...............................560Tire Pressure Monitoring System – WarningLamps...............................................................559Tire Replacement Requirements..........544Tire Rotation..................................................552Towing a Trailer Limitations.....................419Towing a Trailer Precautions....................418Towing a Trailer.............................................418Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting............423Towing Weights and Dimensions.................421Towing a Trailer –Troubleshooting........................................423Towing a Trailer – InformationMessages.........................................................423
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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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What Is Trail Turn Assist............................316What Is Utility Idle Mode - Vehicles With:Flip Key...........................................................221Wheel and Tire Information.....................537Wheel Nuts....................................................576Wi FiSee: Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password.......................................624See: Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork.............................................................621See: Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.......624See: Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot............................624Window Bounce-Back................................162Overriding Window Bounce-Back................162What Is Window Bounce-Back.....................162Windows...........................................................161Global Opening....................................................161Window Bounce-Back......................................162Wipers and Washers –Troubleshooting.........................................145Wipers and Washers – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................146Wipers and Washers – WarningLamps................................................................145Wipers and Washers...................................143Autowipers............................................................143Washers..................................................................145Wipers.....................................................................143Wipers and Washers –Troubleshooting.............................................145Wipers...............................................................143Switching Windshield Wipers On andOff........................................................................143Wiper Precautions..............................................143Wireless Accessory ChargerPrecautions.................................................228Wireless Accessory Charger....................228
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