tires FORD F150 2023 Service Manual

Highway Hazards
No matter how carefully you drive,there is always the possibility thatyou could eventually have a flattire on the highway. Drive slowlyto the closest safe area out oftraffic. This could further damagethe flat tire, but your safety ismore important.
If you feel a sudden vibration orride disturbance while driving, oryou suspect your tire or vehiclehas been damaged, immediatelyreduce your speed. Drive withcaution until you can safely pulloff the road. Stop and inspect thetires for damage. If a tire isunder-inflated or damaged,deflate it, remove the wheel andreplace it with your spare tire andwheel. If you cannot detect acause, have the vehicle towed tothe nearest repair facility or tiredealer to have the vehicleinspected.
Tire and Wheel Alignment
A bad jolt from hitting a curb orpothole can cause the front endof your vehicle to becomemisaligned or cause damage toyour tires. If your vehicle seems topull to one side when you aredriving, the wheels could be out ofalignment. Have an authorizeddealer check the wheel alignmentperiodically.
Wheel misalignment in the frontor the rear can cause uneven andrapid treadwear of your tires andshould be corrected by anauthorized dealer.
INSPECTING THE WHEEL
VALVE STEMS
Check the valve stems for holes,cracks, or cuts that could permitair leakage.
TIRE ROTATION
WARNING: If the tire labelshows different tire pressures forthe front and rear tires and thevehicle has a tire pressuremonitoring system, then youneed to update the settings forthe system sensors. Alwaysperform the system resetprocedure after tire rotation. Ifyou do not reset the system, itmay not provide a low tirepressure warning whennecessary.
Rotating your tires at therecommended interval will helpyour tires wear more evenly,providing better tire performanceand longer tire life.
Note:If your tires show any unevenwear have the alignment checkedby an authorized dealer beforerotating tires.
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Note:If you have a dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly, it isintended for temporary use onlyand should not be used in a tirerotation.
Note:After having your tiresrotated, inflation pressure must bechecked and adjusted to thevehicle requirements.
Tire Rotation Diagram
Follow the diagram indicating thecorrect tire locations for rotatingthe tires.
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WHAT IS THE TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
The tire pressure monitoringsystem measures the vehicle'stire pressures. A warning lampilluminates if one or more tires aresignificantly underinflated or if there is asystem malfunction.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
WARNING: Under-inflation is themost common cause of tire failures andmay result in severe tire cracking, treadseparation or blowout, with unexpectedloss of vehicle control and increased riskof injury. Under-inflation increasessidewall flexing and rolling resistance,resulting in heat buildup and internaldamage to the tire. It also may result inunnecessary tire stress, irregular wear,loss of vehicle control and accidents. Atire can lose up to half of its air pressureand not appear to be flat!
WARNING: To determine therequired pressure(s) for your vehicle, seethe Safety Compliance CertificationLabel (on the door hinge pillar,door-latch post or the door edge thatmeets the door-latch post, next to thedriver seat) or the Tire Label on theB-Pillar or the edge of the driver door.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),should be checked monthly when cold andinflated to the inflation pressurerecommended by the vehicle manufactureron the vehicle placard or tire inflationpressure label. (If your vehicle has tires ofa different size than the size indicated onthe vehicle placard or tire inflation pressurelabel, you should determine the proper tireinflation pressure for those tires).
As an added safety feature, your vehiclehas been equipped with a Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS) thatilluminates a low tire pressure telltalewhen one or more of your tires issignificantly under-inflated. Accordingly,when the low tire pressure telltaleilluminates, you should stop and checkyour tires as soon as possible, and inflatethem to the proper pressure. Driving on asignificantly under-inflated tire causes thetire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiencyand tire tread life, and may affect thevehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not asubstitute for proper tire maintenance, andit is the driver’s responsibility to maintaincorrect tire pressure, even if under-inflationhas not reached the level to triggerillumination of the TPMS low tire pressuretelltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped witha TPMS malfunction indicator to indicatewhen the system is not operating properly.The TPMS malfunction indicator iscombined with the low tire pressuretelltale. When the system detects amalfunction, the telltale will flash forapproximately one minute and then remaincontinuously illuminated. This sequencewill continue upon subsequent vehiclestart-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
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When the malfunction indicator isilluminated, the system may not be ableto detect or signal low tire pressure asintended. TPMS malfunctions may occurfor a variety of reasons, including theinstallation of replacement or alternatetires or wheels on the vehicle that preventthe TPMS from functioning properly.Always check the TPMS malfunctiontelltale after replacing one or more tires orwheels on your vehicle to ensure that thereplacement or alternate tires and wheelsallow the TPMS to continue to functionproperly.
WARNING: Changes ormodifications not expressively approvedby the party responsible for compliancecould void the user's authority to operatethe equipment. The term "IC:" before theradio certification number only signifiesthat Industry Canada technicalspecifications were met.
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with License exempt RSSStandards of Industry Canada. Operationis subject to the following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and
2.This device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The tire pressuremonitoring system is not a substitute formanually checking tire pressures. Youshould periodically check tire pressuresusing a pressure gauge. Failure tocorrectly maintain tire pressures couldincrease the risk of tire failure, loss ofcontrol, vehicle rollover and personalinjury.
WARNING: Do not use the tirepressure displayed in the informationdisplay as a tire pressure gauge. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
Note:The use of tire sealants can damagethe tire pressure monitoring system.
Note:If the tire pressure monitor sensorbecomes damaged it may not function.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
When the outside temperature dropssignificantly, the tire pressure coulddecrease and activate the low tire pressurewarning lamp.
The warning lamp could also illuminatewhen you use a spare wheel, or tire sealantfrom the inflator kit.
Note:Regularly checking the vehicle tirepressures can reduce the possibility for thewarning lamp to illuminate due to outsideair temperature changes.
Note:After you inflate the tires to therecommended pressure it could take up totwo minutes of driving over 20 mph(32 km/h) for the warning indicator to turnoff.
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VIEWING THE TIRE
PRESSURES
Using the instrument clusterdisplay arrow keys navigate to thetruck info section where you canview the tire pressures.
RESETTING TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem Reset Procedure
WARNING: To determinethe required pressure(s) for yourvehicle, see the SafetyCompliance Certification Label(on the door hinge pillar,door-latch post or the door edge
that meets the door-latch post,next to the driver seat) or theTire Label on the B-Pillar or theedge of the driver door.
You must reset the tire pressuremonitoring system after each tirerotation on vehicles that requiredifferent recommended tirepressures in the front tires ascompared to the rear tires.
Note:To reduce the chances ofinterference from another vehicle,perform the system resetprocedure at least three feet, onemeter, away from another vehicleundergoing the system resetprocedure at the same time.
Note:Do not wait more than twominutes between resetting eachtire sensor or the system cantime-out and you need to repeatthe entire procedure on all fourwheels.
1.Drive the vehicle above 20 mph(32 km/h) for at least twominutes, then park in a safelocation where you can easilyget to all four tires and haveaccess to an air pump.
2.Switch the ignition off.
3.Switch the ignition on but donot start the engine.
4.Switch the hazard flashers onthen off three times.
Note:You must accomplish thiswithin 10 seconds. If yousuccessfully enter the reset mode,the horn sounds once, the systemindicator flashes and a messageshows in the information display.
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Note:If the system does not enterreset mode, try again starting atStep 2. If after repeated attemptsto enter the reset mode, the horndoes not sound, the systemindicator does not flash and nomessage shows in the informationdisplay, contact your authorizeddealer.
5.Remove the valve cap from thevalve stem on the left front tire.Decrease the air pressure untilthe horn sounds.
Note:The single horn toneconfirms that the sensoridentification code has beenlearned by the module for thisposition. If the horn sounds twice,the reset procedure wasunsuccessful, and you must repeatit.
6.Remove the valve cap from thevalve stem on the right fronttire. Decrease the air pressureuntil the horn sounds.
7.Repeat the previous step onthe right rear tire and then onthe left rear tire.
8.Switch the ignition off.
Note:If the horn sounds twiceagain after switching the ignitionoff, and repeating the procedure,contact your authorized dealer andhave your vehicle checked as soonas possible.
9.Set all four tires to therecommended air pressure as
indicated on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label.
Trailer Tire PressureMonitoring System (If Equipped)
Note:Additional equipment maybe required for your vehicle tosupport trailer tire pressure andtemperature monitoring. See yourauthorized dealer for moreinformation.
Note:The trailer tire pressuremonitoring system is not asubstitute for proper tiremaintenance. It is yourresponsibility to maintain correcttire pressures at all times.
Note:If a trailer tire is repaired,replaced or broken down forservice, the screw and valve on thetrailer tire pressure sensor shouldbe replaced. See your authorized
dealer for details.
The trailer tire pressure monitoringsystem is an added safety featurethat allows you to view your trailertire pressures and temperaturesthrough the information display.See Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem – InformationMessages (page 560). Tire
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pressure sensors are mounted intoeach tire on your trailer. Thesensors send a message to yourvehicle indicating the currenttrailer tire pressure andtemperature.
If the trailer tire pressuremonitoring system detects that atire is low, a warning messageappears in the information display.The trailer tire information screenin the information displayhighlights the tire with a lowpressure.
If the trailer tire pressuremonitoring system detects that atire temperature is over temp, awarning message appears in theInformation display. The trailer tireinformation screen in theinformation display highlights thetire with a high temperature.
The main function of the trailer tirepressure monitoring system is towarn you when your trailer tiresneed air or if the tires areexperiencing high temperatures.It can also warn you in the eventthe system is no longer capableof functioning as intended. SeeTire Pressure MonitoringSystem – InformationMessages (page 560).
When a Temporary Spare orNew Tire is Installed
If you have replaced a trailer tirewith a new or spare tire, a warningmessage appears and pressurereadings are no longer displayedfor that tire.
To restore the full function of thetrailer tire pressure monitoringsystem:
•Have the damaged wheel andtire assembly repaired andremounted to your trailer.
•Install the trailer tire pressuremonitoring sensor into the newwheel and tire assembly.
•Perform the trailer tire pressuremonitoring system resetprocedure.
Trailer Tire PressureMonitoring System ResetProcedure
Note:You need to perform the tirepressure monitoring system resetprocedure after each tire rotation,or when a new trailer tire pressuresensor is installed into a trailer tire.
The trailer tire pressure monitoringsystem can be reset through themenu in the information display.See Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem – InformationMessages (page 560). Performingthe trailer setup process alsoresets the trailer tire pressuremonitoring system.
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Note:For further information onthe trailer tire pressure monitoringsystem see the instructions thatwere included with the trailer tirepressure monitoring system kit.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM –
TROUBLESHOOTING
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORINGSYSTEM – WARNING LAMPS
The low tire pressure warninglamp has combined functions,as it warns you when your tiresneed air, and when the system is no longercapable of functioning as intended.
Action RequiredPossible CauseWarning Lamp
After inflating your tires to the manufac-turer’s recommended pressure as shownon the tire label, on the edge of driverdoor or the B-pillar, drive your vehicle forat least two minutes over 20 mph(32 km/h) before the light turns off.
One or more tires aresignificantly underinflated
Solid warning lamp
Repair the damaged road wheel and tireand refit it to your vehicle to restoreoperation of the system.
Temporary spare wheelin useSolid warning lampor flashing warninglamp
If the tires are inflated to the recom-mended tire pressures and the temporaryspare wheel is not in use, the systemdetected a fault that requires service.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Tire pressure monitoringsystem malfunction
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’s recommendedpressure as shown on the Tire Label, on the edge of the driverdoor or the B-Pillar, drive your vehicle for at least two minutesover 20 mph (32 km/h) before the light turns off.
Tire Pressure Low
The system has detected a fault that requires service. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.Tire Pressure MonitorFault
The system has detected a fault that requires service or aspare tire is in use. Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Tire Pressure SensorFault
Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System
ActionMessage
One or more tires on your trailer is below the specifiedtire pressure.Trailer Tire Low Specified:
Displays when one or more tires on your trailer is abovethe recommended temperature.Trailer Tire Over Temperature
A trailer tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning. If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact anauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
Trailer Tire Pressure SensorFault
The trailer tire pressure monitoring system ismalfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continuesto come on, contact an authorized dealer.
Trailer Tire Pressure MonitorFault
The system cannot detect the trailer tire pressuremonitoring system.Trailer Tire Pressure MonitorCapability Not Detected
The trailer tire pressure monitoring system is not setup.See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 554).Trailer Tire Pressure IndicationNot Setup See Manual
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CHANGING A FLAT TIRE -
EXCLUDING: 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
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•Use more than one dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly at a time.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly.
•Engage any four-wheel drive mode.See Four-Wheel Drive Limitations(page 275).
•Engage any four-wheel drive.
Using a full-size dissimilar spare wheel andtire assembly can compromise theeffectiveness of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•Four-wheel drive capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, giveadditional caution to:
•Towing a trailer.
•Driving vehicles that come with acamper body.
•Driving vehicles with a load on thecargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyand seek service as soon as possible.
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