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6.Pull the location pin outward andextend the ramp until the pin is seatedin the usage position, then set the rampon even ground.
Removing the Ramp
Remove in the reverse order.
STORING THE PICKUP BEDRAMPS
Storing the Bed Ramp
1.Pick up the ramp. Pull the location pinoutward.
2.Slide the ramp into the storage positionuntil the location pin locks.
Note:Make sure the proper pin location hasbeen applied for your bed size.
3.Slide the ramp claw off of the tailgateplate.
4.Rotate the stops at the underside ofthe ramp to the closed position.
5.Place the ramp into the ramp holder.
6.Install the cam bolts and close the camlever arms.
7.Attach the front and rear cables.
Note:Make sure you properly secure thelocking cable. If the locking cable isunsecured, you may hear a rattling noise.
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
USB smart charger.
Auxiliary power point.20 A34
Tailgate module.30 A37
Climate controlled seatmodule.40 A38
Power running boards.
Power sliding back window.25 A41
Trailer brake controlmodule.30 A42
Cooling fan (gas, hybrid,Raptor, Tremor, Raptor R).50 A47
Rear heated seats (Raptor,Tremor, Raptor R)20 A48
Cooling fan (gas, hybrid,Raptor, Tremor, Raptor R).50 A49
Heated backlight (gas,hybrid).40 A50
Trailer tow park lamps.30 A55
Trailer tow stop and turnlamps (4-pin connector).20 A56
Trailer tow backup lamps.10 A58
Upfitter 1 relay (Raptor,Tremor, Raptor R).15 A60
Upfitter 2 relay (Raptor,Tremor, Raptor R).15 A61
Upfitter 3 relay (Raptor,Tremor, Raptor R).10 A62
Upfitter 4 relay (Raptor,Tremor, Raptor R).10 A63
Four-wheel drive.25 A64
Not used.—65
Transmission run/start.20 A67
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
Left-hand windshield wiper.30 A69
Fuel pump 2 (Raptor R).30 A72
Four-wheel drive.25 A82
Not used.—83
Not used.—84
Not used.—85
Not used.—86
Trailer tow light module.20 A91
Powertrain control modulepower (hybrid).15 A95
Powertrain control modulepower (hybrid).10 A98
Coolant pumps (hybrid).
Left-hand headlamps.15 A100
Right-hand headlamps.15 A101
Active front steering.50 A105
Trailer tow battery charge.30 A107
Spot lamps (police).15 A108
Not used.—121
Rain sensor module.5 A124
USB smart charger.10 A125
Multi-contour seats relay(gas, hybrid).25 A134
Tailgate release.10 A138
USB smart charger.5 A139
Traction battery controlmodule (hybrid).15 A146
Charge air pump (Raptor R).
Change air cooler fan relay(Raptor, Tremor).40 A147
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REMOVING A REAR LAMPASSEMBLY
1.Make sure the headlamps are off.
2.Open the tailgate to access the rearlamp assemblies.
3.Remove the two bolts from the taillamp assembly. Then, carefully pull thelamp assembly from the tailgate pillarby releasing the two retaining tabs.
4.Disconnect the electrical connectorfrom the bulb.
5.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
CHANGING A HEADLAMP BULB
WARNING: Make sure the bulbshave cooled down before removingthem. Failure to follow this warning couldresult in serious personal injury.
Accessing the Halogen High Beamand Low Beam Bulbs
1.Rotate the steering wheel to theopposite side of the bulb needingreplacement.
2.Remove the screws and push pins fromthe front of the wheel liner.
3.Pull the wheel liner back towards thetire to gain access to the bulbs.
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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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Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft................................420Linking or Unlinking a PersonalProfile............................................................652Live Traffic......................................................654Switching Live Traffic On and Off...............654What Is Live Traffic...........................................654Load Carrying...............................................404Load Carrying Precautions......................404Loading Your Trailer.....................................419Locating the 360 Degree Cameras -Excluding: Raptor/Tremor.....................332Locating the 360 Degree Cameras -Raptor/Tremor...........................................333Locating the Auxiliary Switches.............661Locating the Auxiliary SwitchWiring............................................................662Locating the Blind Spot InformationSystem Sensors........................................383Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir.........291Locating the Cross Traffic AlertSensors........................................................388Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel...............254Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad........110Locating the Memory FunctionButtons.........................................................207Locating the Outlets....................................219Locating the Power Outlets......................214Locating the Pre-Collision AssistSensors.........................................................393Locating the Rear View Camera............329Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels.................................405Locating the Tire label...............................537Locating the USB Ports - Excluding:Raptor.............................................................212Locating the USB Ports - Raptor............212Locating the Wireless AccessoryCharger.........................................................228Locating Your Vehicle...................................92Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate........113Locking the Rear Window Controls.......162
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Maintenance.................................................498Engine Air Filter...................................................510Engine Oil.............................................................505
Exterior Bulbs........................................................517Interior Bulbs.......................................................526Maintenance Precautions........................498Making and Receiving a PhoneCall................................................................646Manually Dimming the InteriorMirror..............................................................163Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake.............................................................294Manually Shifting Gears...........................266Shifting Using the Buttons on the SelectorLever...................................................................267Shifting Using the Paddle Shifters.............266Manual Park Release...................................271Manual Park Release Precautions................271Using Manual Park Release.............................271What Is Manual Park Release.........................271Manual Seats.................................................194Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................194Adjusting the Lumbar Support.....................195Adjusting the Seat Backrest...........................195Folding the Seats...............................................202Head Restraint Components.........................194Installing the Head Restraint.........................195Moving the Seat Backward andForward.............................................................195Removing the Head Restraint.......................194Unfolding the Seats..........................................203Massage Seats..............................................199Adjusting the Massage Seat Settings........199Massage Seat Limitations..............................199Memory Function.........................................207Memory Function Precautions...............207Mislock.............................................................105Mislock Limitations............................................105Switching Mislock On and Off.......................105What Is Mislock...................................................105Mobile CommunicationsEquipment...................................................722Mobile Device Data........................................32Moonroof Bounce-Back.............................167Overriding Moonroof Bounce-Back.............167What Is Moonroof Bounce-Back...................167Moonroof.........................................................166Moonroof Bounce-Back...................................167Motorcraft Parts - 2.7LEcoBoost™.................................................585Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L..............................586
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Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)............................................588Motorcraft Parts - 3.5LEcoboost™.................................................587Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L.............................589Motorcraft Parts - 5.2L..............................584Motorcraft Parts - Raptor........................590Muting the Audio..........................................627MyKey Settings...............................................99Configurable MyKey Settings..........................99Non-Configurable MyKey Settings................99MyKey – Troubleshooting.........................102MyKey – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................103MyKey – Information Messages....................102MyKey™............................................................99MyKey Settings.....................................................99MyKey – Troubleshooting...............................102
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Navigation Map Updates.........................654Navigation......................................................654Adjusting the Map.............................................654Live Traffic............................................................654Route Guidance.................................................655Setting a Destination.......................................654Waypoints............................................................655Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........670
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Off-Road Driving.........................................466After Driving Your Vehicle Off-Road............471Basic Off-Road Driving Techniques...........466Driving Off-Road................................................467Driving Through Water Limitations.............470Driving Your Vehicle at High Speeds..........469Off-Road Driving Aids.......................................471Off-Road Driving Precautions......................466Water Wading.....................................................470What Is Off-Road Driving...............................466Onboard Generator Indicators................219Onboard Generator......................................217Onboard Generator –Troubleshooting............................................223Onboard Generator Precautions -Vehicles With: 2.4kW/7.2kW..................218
Onboard Generator Precautions -Vehicles With: 2kW....................................217Onboard Generator –Troubleshooting........................................223Onboard Generator – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................224Onboard Generator – InformationMessages.........................................................223Onboard Scales Limitations....................437Onboard Scales............................................437Opening and Closing the Flip Key.............91Opening and Closing the Hood.............498Opening and Closing theMoonroof......................................................166Opening and Closing the SlidingWindows.......................................................162Opening and Closing theSunshade.....................................................166Opening and Closing the Windows........161Opening the Tailgate....................................113Opening the Tailgate From Inside YourVehicle................................................................119Opening the Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle.................................................................113Opening the Tailgate Using the RemoteControl................................................................119Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle...........................................................104Opening the Doors From Inside YourVehicle...............................................................104Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theCentral Locking..............................................104Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle...........................................................104Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theKey Blade..........................................................104Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theRemote Control.............................................104Operating Your Vehicle With aSnowplow....................................................476Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual.........................................................682OTASee: Software Update Settings....................657See: Vehicle Software Updates....................657Overriding Cross Traffic Braking............302Overriding Reverse Braking Assist........298Overriding the Set Speed.........................348
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Over the airSee: Software Update Settings....................657Over-the-airSee: Software Update Settings....................657See: Vehicle Software Updates....................657See: Vehicle Software Updates....................657
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Parking Aid Indicators.................................327Parking Aid Precautions............................323Parking Aids...................................................323Front Parking Aid................................................325Parking Aids – Troubleshooting....................327Rear Parking Aid.................................................324Side Parking Aid.................................................326Parking Aids – Troubleshooting.............327Parking Aids – InformationMessages..........................................................327Passive Anti-Theft System.......................134How Does the Passive Anti-Theft SystemWork....................................................................134What Is the Passive Anti-TheftSystem...............................................................134Pedestrian Alert System..............................87Perchlorate......................................................721Performing a System Reset....................659Personalized Settings.................................179Personal Profiles..........................................652Personal Safety SystemComponents..................................................72Personal Safety System™..........................72Phone Menu..................................................644Phone..............................................................644Phone Precautions.....................................644Pickup Bed Anchor Points.......................409Installing and Removing the Pickup BedTie-Down Cleats..........................................409Pickup Bed Anchor PointPrecautions....................................................409Pickup Bed....................................................409Pickup Bed Anchor Points.............................409Pickup Bed Ramps..............................................411Tailgate Anchor Points.....................................410Pickup Bed Precautions...........................409Pickup Bed Ramps........................................411Installing and Removing the Pickup BedRamp Holder....................................................411
Installing and Removing the Pickup BedRamps................................................................412Pickup Bed Ramp Precautions.......................411Storing the Pickup Bed Ramps.....................413Playing Media Using Bluetooth®..........649Playing Media Using the USB Port.........213Playing or Pausing the AudioSource...........................................................626Police Engine Idle - Vehicles With: PolicePack...............................................................238How Does Police Engine Idle Work.............238What Is Police Engine Idle..............................238Post-Crash Alert System..........................482How Does the Post-Crash Alert SystemWork..................................................................482Post-Crash Alert SystemLimitations......................................................482Switching the Post-Crash Alert SystemOff......................................................................482What Is the Post-Crash AlertSystem..............................................................482Power Flow....................................................245How Does Power Flow Work.........................245What is Power Flow..........................................245Power Outlet Indicators.............................215Power Outlet Limitations..........................214Power Outlet..................................................214Power Outlet Precautions.........................214Power Running Board Kick Switch........139Power Running Board Precautions........138Power Running Board Settings...............138Power Running Boards...............................138Power Running Boards –Troubleshooting.............................................139Power Running Boards –Troubleshooting.........................................139Power Running Boards – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................139Power Seats...................................................196Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................196Adjusting the Lumbar Support.....................199Adjusting the Seat Backrest...........................197Adjusting the Seat Cushion.............................197Adjusting the Seat Height...............................198Head Restraint Components.........................196Installing the Head Restraint..........................197Moving the Seat Backward andForward..............................................................197
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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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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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