differential FORD F150 2023 Owner's Manual

SPORT - LHD RWD/4X2
For sporty driving with improvedperformance handling andresponse. This mode increasesaccelerator pedal response and providesa sportier steering feel. The powertrainsystem holds onto lower gears longer,helping your vehicle accelerate faster.
The system tunes the steering andsuspension to provide a more connectedand spirited driving experience.
The electronic locking differential isavailable below 25 mph (40 km/h). SeeSwitching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off (page 288).
TOW/HAUL - LHD 4WD/4X4
For improved transmissionoperation when towing a traileror a heavy load. This modemoves upshifts to higher engine speeds toreduce the frequency of transmissionshifting. This mode also provides enginebraking in all forward gears, which slowsyour vehicle and assists you in controllingyour vehicle when descending a slope. Theamount of downshift braking providedvaries based on the amount you press thebrake pedal.
All four-wheel drive modes are selectablein tow/haul mode. This mode does notdefault to a certain four-wheel drive modeand maintains the previous selection.
The system tunes the steering andsuspension to enhance driving comfortwhen towing or carrying heavy loads.
The electronic locking differential isavailable below 25 mph (40 km/h). SeeSwitching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off (page 285).
TOW/HAUL - RAPTOR, LHD 4WD/4X4
For improved transmissionoperation when towing a traileror a heavy load. This modemoves upshifts to higher engine speeds toreduce the frequency of transmissionshifting. This mode also provides enginebraking in all forward gears, which slowsyour vehicle and assists you in controllingyour vehicle when descending a slope. Theamount of downshift braking providedvaries based on the amount you press thebrake pedal.
All four-wheel drive modes are selectablewhen in tow/haul mode. This mode doesnot default to a certain four-wheel drivemode and maintains the previousselection.
Normal is the default steering and exhaustmodes. Off-road steering mode is notavailable. All exhaust modes are available.
Sport is the default suspension mode.Normal suspension mode is available.Off-road suspension mode is not available.
The system tunes the engine andtransmission controls to tow mode.
The system tunes the stability and tractioncontrols to normal mode.
The electronic locking differential isavailable below 25 mph (40 km/h). SeeSwitching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off (page 285).
TOW/HAUL - LHD RWD/4X2
For improved transmissionoperation when towing a traileror a heavy load. This modemoves upshifts to higher engine speeds toreduce the frequency of transmissionshifting. This mode also provides engine
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braking in all forward gears, which slowsyour vehicle and assists you in controllingyour vehicle when descending a slope. Theamount of downshift braking providedvaries based on the amount you press thebrake pedal.
The system tunes the steering andsuspension to enhance driving comfortwhen towing or carrying heavy loads.
The electronic locking differential isavailable below 25 mph (40 km/h). SeeSwitching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off (page 288).
TRAIL - LHD RWD/4X2
Trail mode is for off-road drivingon muddy, rutted, soft or uneventerrain. This mode lowersthrottle response to increase wheel spinto keep the tires clear and to preventgetting stuck.
The electronic locking differential isavailable below 25 mph (40 km/h). SeeSwitching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off (page 288).
DRIVE MODE CONTROL –
TROUBLESHOOTING
DRIVE MODE CONTROL –WARNING LAMPS
Some drive modes reducetraction and stability controlperformance and the indicatorilluminates in the instrument cluster.
DRIVE MODE CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
You have selected a four-wheel drive modethat is not available in the current drivemode. Select an available four-wheel drivemode.
Selected 4x4 Mode Not Available in CurrentDrive Mode
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•Be aware that obstacles and debrismay be beneath the water’s surface.
•Keep the doors fully closed during thewater crossing.
•After driving through water and as soonas it is safe to do so check the brakes,horn, lights, and steering wheel toconfirm those systems are functioningproperly.
Note:Engine damage can occur if waterenters the air filter.
OFF-ROAD DRIVING AIDS -RAPTOR
Selecting an Off-Road Drive Mode
Using the appropriate drive mode increasesyour vehicle's control. See Drive ModeControl (page 362).
Using Four-Wheel Drive
Your vehicle has a four-wheel drive systemthat offers various modes to help youoptimize traction on any off-road surface.See Four-Wheel Drive (page 274).
Using the Cameras Off-Road
Use the 360 degree camera to enhanceyour off-road experience. See 360 DegreeCamera (page 332).
Using the Rear Differential Lock
When engaged, the rear differential lockprovides additional traction to your vehicleby forcing the two rear wheels to turn atthe same speed.
Note:Rear differential lock is only availablewhen the vehicle is in 4H or 4L. SeeElectronic Locking Differential (page 284).
Using Trail Control
Trail Control provides you the ability tomaneuver the vehicle without using thethrottle and brake pedals.
The system controls acceleration andbraking in difficult off-road environments,which allows you to focus on steering. SeeTrail Control (page 312).
Trail Control Performance:
•Manages wheel slip to maximizetraction.
•Provides braking to maximize tractionin descents.
Using Trail One Pedal Drive (If
Equipped)
Trail one pedal drive allows you toaccelerate and brake using only theaccelerator pedal.
Use this when driving over large obstacles,such as rocks or logs, to help maintain aconstant vehicle speed.
In 4H, the system offers lift pedal brakingand auto hill hold functionality. See WhatIs Trail One Pedal Drive (page 313).
Note:Trail one pedal drive is only availablewhen the vehicle is in 4H or 4L.
AFTER DRIVING YOUR VEHICLEOFF-ROAD - EXCLUDING: RAPTOR
WARNING: After off-road use,before returning to the road, check thewheels and tires for damage. Off-roaduse may cause damage to your wheelsand tires that can lead to tire failure, lossof vehicle control, serious injury or death.
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Driver Training/EVOC
Replace engine oil and filter as indicated by the informationdisplay and perform services listed in the extreme usagescheduled maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect brake pads, rotors, calipers, hoses, and service asrequired.
Inspect engine oil level.Inspect vehicle every dayprior to starting trainingSet tire pressure. Refer to driver door placard for cold tirepressure information.
Inspect tire quality for wear.
Set wheel lug nut torque. The cold wheel lug nut torqueis 150 lb.ft (204 Nm). If wheels are torqued while they arehot (after 15 minutes of EVOC driving), torque may bechecked to hot wheel lug nut torque of 70 lb.ft (95 Nm).
Proper functioning of safety devices (seat belts, no air baglights, etc.)
Front differential/axle fluid. Check front hub / bearing bolttorque to 130 lb.ft (175 Nm).25 hours of training use
Rear differential/axle fluid.100 hours of training use
Change transmission and transfer case fluids.Annually
Note:Follow base owner guide directionfor 1,000-mile vehicle break-in prior to usingvehicle for training purposes.
Note:Incorporate vehicle cool-down afterhard driving.
Note:Perform Training / EVOC serviceaccording to the extreme usage scheduledmaintenance chart.
Note:Use police responder part numbersfor replacement parts.
Engine Idle Hour Meter
Your vehicle may have an idle meter toindicate how much time the vehicle hasbeen sitting in park (P) or neutral (N). Themeter is incorporated with the vehicleodometer. Depressing the odometer-resetbutton once displays the trip odometer(miles [kilometers] following by a "T" fortrip odometer); depressing theodometer-reset button a second timedisplays the idle meter (hours following byan "H" for hours). The idle meter onlyaccumulates time while the vehicle is inpark (P) or neutral (N). Displayed time iscumulative for the vehicle and cannot bereset to zero. Police vehicles often
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Electric Parking Brake................................294Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting............................................295Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting........................................295Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages.........................................................296Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps...............................................................295Electric Power Steering.............................320Electric Power Steering AdaptiveSteering............................................................320Electric Power Steering Precautions..........320How Does Electric Power SteeringWork..................................................................320Electromagnetic Compatibility................751Electronic Locking Differential...............284Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting............................................290Electronic Locking DifferentialIndicators.....................................................289Electronic Locking DifferentialPrecautions.................................................285Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting.......................................290Electronic Locking Differential –Information Messages................................290Emergency Call Limitations.......................89Emergency Call Requirements.................88Emergency Call System Data....................32Emergency Towing......................................487Emission Law.................................................747Enabling Apps on an AndroidDevice...........................................................650Enabling Apps on an iOS Device...........650Enabling or Disabling PersonalProfiles..........................................................652Enabling Remote Start................................181End User License Agreement..................722Engine Air Filter.............................................510Changing the Engine Air Filter.......................510Engine Block Heater...................................236Engine Block Heater Precautions................236How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork...................................................................237Using the Engine Block Heater......................237Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge..............................................................171
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.7L EcoBoost™........................................592Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.3L................................................................594Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)............................................................598Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.5L Ecoboost™.......................................596Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -5.0L...............................................................600Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -5.2L.................................................................591Engine Oil.......................................................505Adding Engine Oil..............................................505Checking the Engine Oil Level......................505Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification..................................................506Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................505Resetting the Intelligent Oil LifeMonitor.............................................................506Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.........................171Engine Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................579Engine Specifications - 3.3L...................580Engine Specifications - 3.5L, HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)............................582Engine Specifications - 3.5LEcoboost™..................................................581Engine Specifications - 5.0L...................583Engine Specifications - 5.2L....................578Entering a Parallel Parking Space.........336Entering a Perpendicular ParkingSpace.............................................................337Evasive Steering Assist.............................396Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............396Switching Evasive Steering Assist On andOff.......................................................................397What Is Evasive Steering Assist...................396EV Coach - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)..............................................................177Event Data........................................................30Exiting a Parking Space.............................337Export Unique Options..............................748Extending the Exterior Mirrors.................165Extending the Remote StartDuration.........................................................182
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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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Stowing the Selector Lever - Excluding:Raptor...........................................................270Stowing the Selector Lever -Raptor...........................................................270SunroofSee: Moonroof.....................................................166SVT.......................................................................21Switching Active Park Assist On andOff..................................................................336Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Onand Off.........................................................344Switching Air Conditioning On andOff...................................................................184Switching All of the Interior Lamps Onand Off..........................................................159Switching Android Auto On andOff...................................................................651Switching Apple CarPlay On andOff...................................................................651Switching Auto Hold On and Off...........305Switching Auto-Start-Stop On andOff..................................................................248Switching Blind Spot InformationSystem On and Off..................................383Switching BlueCruise On and Off.........358Switching Climate Control On andOff...................................................................184Switching Cross Traffic Alert On andOff..................................................................388Switching Cross Traffic Braking On andOff..................................................................302Switching Cruise Control On andOff..................................................................340Switching Defrost On and Off.................184Switching Driver Alert On and Off........399Switching Easy Entry and Exit On andOff.....................................................................112Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control.......................................348Switching Generator Mode On andOff....................................................................221Switching Hill Descent Control On andOff...................................................................318Switching Maximum Cooling On andOff...................................................................185Switching Maximum Defrost On andOff...................................................................184
Switching Parking Aid On and Off -Vehicles With: Active Park Assist........324Switching Parking Aid On and Off -Vehicles Without: Active ParkAssist.............................................................323Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff - Police Responder...........................392Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff..................................................................392Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off..................................................205Switching Recirculated Air On andOff...................................................................184Switching Repeat Mode On andOff...................................................................627Switching Reverse Braking Assist On andOff..................................................................298Switching Shuffle Mode On andOff...................................................................627Switching Stability Control On andOff...................................................................310Switching Text Message Notification Onand Off.........................................................648Switching the Audio Unit On andOff..................................................................626Switching the Display On and Off........629Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x2...............288Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x4,Excluding: Raptor.....................................285Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - Raptor.........287Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off - Excluding: PoliceResponder....................................................159Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off - Police Responder...................159Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff..................................................................480Switching the Heated Mirrors On andOff...................................................................185Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off..........................................................185Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off - Vehicles With: HeatedSteering Wheel............................................141
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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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