brake light FORD F150 2023 Owner's Guide
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5.Place the jack and tool bag back ontothe jack bracket.
6.Turn the wing bolt on the jack bracketclockwise until you secure the jack andtools to the jack bracket.
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE -
RAPTOR
If you get a flat tire when driving, do notapply the brake heavily. Instead, graduallydecrease your speed, hold the steeringwheel firmly and slowly move to a safeplace on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorizeddealer to prevent damage to the systemsensors. See Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem Precautions (page 555).Replacethe spare tire with a road tire as soon aspossible. When repairing or replacing theflat tire, have the authorized dealer inspectthe system sensor for damage.
Note:Only use tire sealants in roadsideemergencies as they may damage the tirepressure monitoring system sensor.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring systemindicator light illuminates when the sparetire is in use. To restore the full functionalityof the monitoring system, all road wheelsthat come with tire pressure monitoringsensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and TireAssembly Information
WARNING: Failure to follow theseguidelines could result in an increasedrisk of loss of vehicle control, injury ordeath.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel andtire, the intent of the spare wheel is fortemporary use only. This means that if youneed to use it, replace it as soon aspossible with a road wheel and tireassembly that is the same size and typeas the road tires and wheels originallyprovided by Ford.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyis defined as a spare wheel and tireassembly that is different in brand, size orappearance from the road tires andwheels.
Full-size dissimilar spare
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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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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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360 Degree Camera...................................332360 Degree Camera Settings.......................334360 Degree Camera Guide Lines...........333360 Degree Camera Precautions..........332360 Degree Camera Settings.................334Switching the 360 Degree Camera On andOff.......................................................................334Switching the 360 Degree CameraView...................................................................335
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4WDSee: Four-Wheel Drive.....................................274
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911 Assist...........................................................88
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A/CSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control.............184See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control...................................189About This Publication.................................24About Us.............................................................21ABSSee: Brakes............................................................291Accessing Apps...........................................650Accessing Navigation................................654Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition - Vehicles With: Keyless Entryand Push Button Start...........................240Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Screen...............................180Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen/12 InchScreen...........................................................180Accessories...................................................660Active Park Assist........................................336Active Park Assist –Troubleshooting............................................338Active Park Assist Precautions...............336
Active Park Assist –Troubleshooting........................................338Active Park Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................338Active Park Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................338Adaptive Cruise Control............................342Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting............................................354Lane Centering...................................................349Predictive Speed Assist....................................351Predictive Speed Assist –Troubleshooting............................................353Adaptive Cruise Control AutomaticCancellation...............................................345Adaptive Cruise ControlIndicators.....................................................348Adaptive Cruise ControlLimitations..................................................343Adaptive Cruise ControlPrecautions.................................................342Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting........................................354Adaptive Cruise Control – InformationMessages.........................................................354Adaptive Front Lighting..............................157How Does Adaptive Front LightingWork....................................................................157Switching Adaptive Front Lighting On andOff.......................................................................158Adjustable Pedals........................................142Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors..................164Adjusting the Headlamps - VehiclesWith: Halogen Headlamps.....................515Adjusting the Headlamps - VehiclesWith: LED Headlamps.............................514Adjusting the Instrument Panel LightingBrightness....................................................160Adjusting the Integrated Trailer BrakeController Mode.........................................427Adjusting the Map.......................................654Changing the Format of the Map................654Zooming the Map In and Out.......................654Adjusting the Pedals...................................142Adjusting the Seatbelt Height...................67Adjusting the Seatbelt Length..................68Adjusting the Seatbelts DuringPregnancy......................................................67
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Adjusting the Sound Settings.................627Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................140Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn..........................................................140Adjusting the Volume.................................627Aid Mode..........................................................377How Does Aid Mode Work..............................377What Is Aid Mode...............................................377Airbag Precautions.........................................75Airbags................................................................73Front Passenger Sensing System...................77Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With:Automatic Temperature Control.............184See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control...................................189Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L EcoBoost™..........610Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 3.3L....................................611Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV).............................................613Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L Ecoboost™..........612Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 5.0L..................................614Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 5.2L.................................609Alert and Aid Mode......................................377How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work..........378What Is Alert and Aid Mode............................377Alert Mode......................................................376Adjusting the Steering Wheel VibrationIntensity.............................................................377How Does Alert Mode Work...........................377What Is Alert Mode............................................376Alexa Built-In.................................................642Alexa Built-In Requirements...................642Alexa Built-In Settings...............................642AM/FM Radio................................................628AM/FM Radio Limitations..............................628Selecting a Radio Station...............................628Ambient Lighting..........................................160Adjusting Ambient Lighting............................160
Switching Ambient Lighting On andOff.......................................................................160Anti-Lock Braking System.........................291Anti-Lock Braking SystemLimitations.......................................................291Anti-Theft Alarm System..........................134Arming the Anti-Theft Alarm System.........135Disarming the Anti-Theft AlarmSystem...............................................................135How Does the Anti-Theft Alarm SystemWork....................................................................134What Are the Inclination Sensors.................135What Are the Interior Sensors.......................134What Is the Anti-Theft AlarmSystem...............................................................134What Is the Perimeter Alarm..........................134Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings........135Setting the Alarm Security Level..................135Switching Ask on Exit On and Off................135What are the Alarm Security Levels............135What Is Ask on Exit.............................................135Appendices.....................................................751Applying the Electric ParkingBrake.............................................................294Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency..................................................294App Precautions..........................................650App Requirements.....................................650Apps.................................................................650At a Glance.......................................................33Audio System................................................626AM/FM Radio......................................................628Audio System – Troubleshooting................633Digital Radio........................................................629Satellite Radio....................................................630Audio System Precautions......................626Audio System – Troubleshooting..........633Audio System – InformationMessages.........................................................633Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror.................165What Is the Auto-Dimming ExteriorMirror..................................................................165Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror...................163Auto-Dimming Interior MirrorLimitations.......................................................163What Is the Auto-Dimming InteriorMirror..................................................................163Auto Hold.......................................................305
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Integrated Trailer Brake Controller........425Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting............................................428Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerPrecautions.................................................425Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting........................................428Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Frequently Asked Questions....................429Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Information Messages................................428Interior Air Quality........................................192Interior Bulbs.................................................526Interior Bulb Specification Chart.................526Interior Lamp Function..............................160Switching the Interior Lamp Function Onand Off..............................................................160What Is the Interior Lamp Function............160Interior Lighting.............................................159Ambient Lighting................................................160Interior Lamp Function....................................160Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting.............160Interior Lighting –Troubleshooting........................................160Interior Lighting – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................160Interior Mirror..................................................163Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror.........................163Interior Mirror Precautions........................163Introduction......................................................24
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................480Jump Starting Precautions............................480Jump Starting the Vehicle...............................481Preparing the Vehicle......................................480
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Keyless Entry..................................................108Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting..................109Keyless Entry Keypad...................................110Keyless Entry Keypad –Troubleshooting...............................................111Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations...........110Keyless Entry Keypad Master AccessCode................................................................110
Keyless Entry Keypad Personal AccessCodes..............................................................110Keyless Entry Keypad –Troubleshooting...........................................111Keyless Entry Keypad – Frequently AskedQuestions............................................................111Keyless Entry Limitations..........................108Keyless Entry Settings................................108Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting...........109Keyless Entry – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................109Keys and Remote Controls........................90Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting..............................................98Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting..........................................98Keys and Remote Controls – InformationMessages...........................................................98
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Lane Centering.............................................349How Does Lane Centering Work..................349Lane Centering Alerts......................................350Lane Centering AutomaticCancellation...................................................350Lane Centering Indicators................................351Lane Centering Limitations...........................349Lane Centering Manual Cancellation..........351Lane Centering Precautions..........................349Lane Centering Requirements......................349Switching Lane Centering On andOff......................................................................350Lane Keeping System Indicators...........378Lane Keeping System.................................375Aid Mode................................................................377Alert and Aid Mode............................................377Alert Mode............................................................376Lane Keeping System –Troubleshooting............................................379Lane Keeping System Limitations.........375Lane Keeping System Precautions.......375Lane Keeping System –Troubleshooting........................................379Lane Keeping System – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................380Lane Keeping System – InformationMessages.........................................................379
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Towing Weights and Dimensions...........421Calculating the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight for Your Vehicle..............................422Recommended Towing Weights...................421What Is the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight...............................................................422Towing Your Vehicle Precautions..........485Towing Your Vehicle...................................485Towing Your Vehicle –Troubleshooting............................................487Towing Your Vehicle –Troubleshooting........................................487Towing Your Vehicle – InformationMessages.........................................................487Traction Control Indicator.........................307Traction Control...........................................307Traction Control – Troubleshooting...........308Traction Control –Troubleshooting.......................................308Traction Control – InformationMessages........................................................308Trail Control Indicators...............................313Trail Control Limitations.............................312Trail Control.....................................................312Trail Control – Troubleshooting....................315Trail One Pedal Drive.........................................313Trail One Pedal Drive –Troubleshooting.............................................314Trail Control – Troubleshooting..............315Trail Control – Information Messages........315Trailer Backup AssistancePrecautions.................................................439Trailer Backup Assistance........................439Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistancefor a Conventional Trailer..........................439Trailer Backup Assistance –Troubleshooting............................................447Trailer Backup Assistance –Troubleshooting........................................447Trailer Backup Assistance – FrequentlyAsked Questions..........................................450Trailer Backup Assistance – InformationMessages.........................................................447Trailer Brake Precautions..........................418Trailer Hitching AssistanceIndicators.....................................................433Trailer Hitching AssistanceLimitations..................................................432
Trailer Hitching AssistancePrecautions..................................................431Trailer Hitching Assistance........................431Trailer Lighting Check.................................416Trailer Reverse GuidancePrecautions.................................................454Trailer Reverse Guidance..........................454Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance for aConventional Trailer....................................454Trailer Reverse Guidance –Troubleshooting...........................................460Trailer Reverse Guidance –Troubleshooting.......................................460Trailer Reverse Guidance – FrequentlyAsked Questions...........................................462Trailer Reverse Guidance – InformationMessages........................................................460Trailer Sway Control Precautions..........430Trailer Sway Control...................................430Trailer Towing Hints.....................................419Trailer Towing Navigation.........................656Trail One Pedal Drive...................................313Switching Trail One Pedal Drive On andOff........................................................................313Trail One Pedal Drive Indicators....................314Trail One Pedal Drive Limitations.................313Trail One Pedal Drive Precautions................313What Is Trail One Pedal Drive.........................313Trail One Pedal Drive –Troubleshooting.........................................314Trail One Pedal Drive – InformationMessages..........................................................314Trail Turn Assist Indicators........................316Trail Turn Assist Limitations.....................316Trail Turn Assist Precautions....................316Trail Turn Assist.............................................316Trail Turn Assist – Troubleshooting..............317Trail Turn Assist –Troubleshooting..........................................317Trail Turn Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................317Trail Turn Assist – InformationMessages...........................................................317Transfer Case Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Raptor.............................616Transfer Case Fluid Capacity andSpecification...............................................616
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