maintenance FORD F150 2023 Owners Manual

Jump Starting the Vehicle......................480
Post-Crash Alert System.........................482
Automatic Crash Shutoff........................482
Recovery Towing.........................................483
Transporting the Vehicle.........................484
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions.........485
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4...............................................................485
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x2........................................................................487
Emergency Towing.....................................487
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................................................487
Fuses
Fuse Precautions.......................................488
Under Hood Fuse Box..............................488
Body Control Module Fuse Box............494
Identifying Fuse Types..............................497
Fuses – Troubleshooting.........................497
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions.......................498
Opening and Closing the Hood............498
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......................................................................499
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L.................500
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.........................................................................501
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L, HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)..........................502
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L.................503
Under Hood Overview - 5.2L, Raptor.......................................................................504
Engine Oil......................................................505
Checking the Coolant...............................506
Engine Air Filter............................................510
Changing the Fuel Filter.............................511
Changing the 12V Battery.........................512
Adjusting the Headlamps - VehiclesWith: LED Headlamps...........................514
Adjusting the Headlamps - VehiclesWith: Halogen Headlamps..................515
Exterior Bulbs................................................517
Interior Bulbs................................................526
Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™,Vehicles With: Dual Generators........526
Drive Belt Routing - 2.7L EcoBoost™,Vehicles With: Single Generator.......526
Drive Belt Routing - 3.3L..........................526
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Vehicles With: Dual Generators.........527
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Vehicles With: Single Generator........527
Drive Belt Routing - 3.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)...........................................527
Drive Belt Routing - 5.0L, Vehicles With:Dual Generators......................................527
Drive Belt Routing - 5.0L, Vehicles With:Single Generator.....................................528
Drive Belt Routing - 5.2L..........................528
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products......................................529
Cleaning the Exterior.................................530
Cleaning the Interior..................................532
Repairing Minor Paint Damage.............534
Waxing Your Vehicle..................................534
Storing Your Vehicle
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage......535
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage........................................................................536
Wheel and Tire Information
Locating the Tire label..............................537
Department of Transportation UniformTire Quality Grades................................537
Information on the Tire Sidewall..........538
Glossary of Tire Terminology.................543
Tire Replacement Requirements.........544
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Alexa Built-In
What is Alexa Built-In...............................642
Alexa Built-In Requirements..................642
Signing Into Your Account.......................642
Using Alexa Built-In...................................642
Alexa Built-In Settings..............................642
Phone
Phone Precautions....................................644
Connecting Your Phone...........................644
Phone Menu.................................................644
Making and Receiving a Phone Call.....646
Sending and Receiving a Text Message........................................................................647
Switching Text Message Notification Onand Off.......................................................648
Bluetooth®
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device........649
Playing Media Using Bluetooth®.........649
Apps
App Precautions.........................................650
App Requirements....................................650
Accessing Apps..........................................650
Enabling Apps on an iOS Device..........650
Enabling Apps on an Android Device.......................................................................650
Switching Apple CarPlay On and Off.........................................................................651
Switching Android Auto On and Off.....651
Personal Profiles
How Do Personal Profiles Work............652
Enabling or Disabling Personal Profiles........................................................................652
Creating a Personal Profile.....................652
Linking or Unlinking a Personal Profile........................................................................652
Selecting a Personal Profile...................653
Deleting a Personal Profile.....................653
Navigation
Connected Navigation..............................654
Accessing Navigation...............................654
Navigation Map Updates........................654
Adjusting the Map......................................654
Live Traffic.....................................................654
Setting a Destination................................654
Waypoints.....................................................655
Route Guidance..........................................655
Trailer Towing Navigation........................656
Vehicle Software Updates
Vehicle Software Updates......................657
Software Update Settings......................657
Software Update Indicators..................658
Vehicle System Reset
Performing a System Reset...................659
Accessories
Accessories..................................................660
Auxiliary Switches
What Are the Auxiliary Switches...........661
Locating the Auxiliary Switches............661
Locating the Auxiliary Switch Wiring........................................................................662
Identifying the Auxiliary Switch Wiring........................................................................662
Warranty Terms andConditions - Raptor
Base Warranty.............................................664
Ford Protect
What Is Ford Protect.................................665
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information......667
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.........670
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Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance.............................................673
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance - Raptor..........................676
Decommissioning the Vehicle- Police Responder
Decommissioning Requirements........680
Customer Information
Rollover Warning.........................................681
The Better Business Bureau Auto LineProgram......................................................681
The Mediation and Arbitration Program........................................................................682
Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual.......................................................682
Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates.........................................................683
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada.......................................................................683
Radio Frequency Certification Labels.......................................................................684
Perchlorate.....................................................721
Replacement Parts Recommendation..........................................................................721
Mobile Communications Equipment.........................................................................722
End User License Agreement.................722
Emission Law................................................747
Export Unique Options.............................748
Warranty Information...............................749
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............751
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WARNING: Do not connectwireless plug-in devices to the data linkconnector. Unauthorized third partiescould gain access to vehicle data andimpair the performance of safety relatedsystems. Only allow repair facilities thatfollow our service and repair instructionsto connect their equipment to the datalink connector.
We respect your privacy and arecommitted to protecting it. Theinformation contained in this publicationwas correct at the time of release, but astechnology rapidly changes, werecommend that you visit the local Fordwebsite for the latest information.
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have data recording functionality andthe ability to permanently or temporarilystore data. This data could includeinformation on the condition and status ofyour vehicle, vehicle maintenancerequirements, events and malfunctions.The types of data that can be recorded aredescribed in this section. Some of the datarecorded is stored in event logs or errorlogs.
Note:Error logs are reset following a serviceor repair.
Note:We may provide information inresponse to requests from law enforcement,other government authorities and thirdparties acting with lawful authority orthrough a legal process. Such informationcould be used by them in legal proceedings.
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Operating states of systemcomponents, for example fuel level,tire pressure and battery charge level.
•Vehicle and component status, forexample wheel speed, deceleration,lateral acceleration and seatbeltstatus.
•Events or errors in essential systems,for example headlamps and brakes.
•System responses to driving situations,for example airbag deployment andstability control.
•Environmental conditions, for exampletemperature.
Some of this data, when used incombination with other information, forexample an accident report, damage to avehicle or eyewitness statements, couldbe associated with a specific person.
Services That We Provide
If you use our services, we collect and usedata, for example account information,vehicle location and driving characteristics,that could identify you. We transmit thisdata through a dedicated, protectedconnection. We only collect and use datato enable your use of our services to whichyou have subscribed, with your consent orwhere permitted by law. For additionalinformation, see the terms and conditionsof the services to which you havesubscribed.
For additional information about ourprivacy policy, refer to the local Fordwebsite.
Services That Third PartiesProvide
We recommend that you review the termsand conditions and data privacyinformation for any services equipped withyour vehicle or to which you subscribe. Wetake no responsibility for services that thirdparties provide.
Where equipped, SiriusXM with 360L coulduse the modem. To disable, turn off theSiriusXM with 360L or Vehicle Connectivitysetting. See Enabling and Disabling theModem (page 621).
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•Shoulder belt height adjusters.
•Shoulder belt guide on seat backrest.
•Child restraint LATCH and tetheranchors.
•Attaching hardware.
Read the child restraint manufacturer'sinstructions for additional inspection andmaintenance information specific to thechild restraint.
We recommend that all seatbeltassemblies in use in vehicles involved in acrash be replaced. However, if the crashwas minor and an authorized dealer findsthat the belts do not show damage andcontinue to operate properly, they do notneed to be replaced. Seatbelt assembliesnot in use during a crash should also bechecked and replaced if either damage orimproper operation is noted.
Properly care for seatbelts. See CleaningSeatbelts (page 533).
SEATBELT EXTENSIONS
WARNING: Persons who fit intothe vehicle's seatbelt should not use anextension. Unnecessary use could resultin serious personal injury in the event ofa crash.
WARNING: Only use extensionsprovided free of charge by our dealers.The dealer will provide an extensiondesigned specifically for this vehicle,model year and seating position. The useof an extension intended for anothervehicle, model year or seating positionmay not offer you the full protection ofyour vehicle's seatbelt restraint system.
WARNING: Never use seatbeltextensions to install child restraints.
WARNING: Do not use extensionsto change the way the seatbelt fitsacross the torso, over the lap or to makethe seatbelt buckle easier to reach.
If, because of body size or driving position,it is not possible to properly fasten theseatbelt over your lap and shoulder, anextension that is compatible with theseatbelts is available free of charge fromour dealers. Only use our seatbeltextensions made by the original equipmentseatbelt manufacturer with our seatbelts.Ask your authorized dealer if your extensionis compatible with your vehicle restraintsystem.
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HOW DO THE FRONT AIRBAGS
WORK
The driver and front passenger airbagsdeploy during significant frontal and nearfrontal crashes.
The driver and passenger front airbagsystem consists of:
•Driver and passenger airbag modules.
•Front passenger sensing system.
•Crash sensors and monitoring systemwith readiness indicator. See CrashSensors and Airbag Indicator (page80).
The airbags are a supplemental restraintsystem and are designed to work with theseatbelts to help protect the driver andright front passenger from certain upperbody injuries. Airbags do not inflate slowly;there is a risk of injury from a deployingairbag.
Note:You will hear a loud bang and see acloud of harmless powdery residue if anairbag deploys. This is normal.
The airbags inflate and deflate rapidlyupon activation. After airbag deployment,it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powderyresidue or smell the burnt propellant. Thismay consist of cornstarch, talcum powder(to lubricate the bag) or sodium
compounds (for example, baking soda)that result from the combustion processthat inflates the airbag. Small amounts ofsodium hydroxide may be present whichmay irritate the skin and eyes, but none ofthe residue is toxic.
Contact with a deploying airbag may causeabrasions or swelling. Temporary hearingloss is also a possibility as a result of thenoise associated with a deploying airbag.
Because airbags must inflate rapidly andwith considerable force, there is the risk ofdeath or serious injuries such as fractures,facial and eye injuries or internal injuries,particularly to occupants who are notproperly restrained or are otherwise out ofposition at the time of airbag deployment.Thus, it is extremely important thatoccupants be properly restrained as faraway from the airbag module as possiblewhile maintaining vehicle control.
Routine maintenance of the airbags is notrequired.
HOW DO THE SIDE AIRBAGS
WORK
WARNING: Do not place objectsor mount equipment on or near theairbag cover, on the side of the front orrear seatbacks, or in areas that maycome into contact with a deployingairbag. Failure to follow theseinstructions may increase the risk ofpersonal injury in the event of a crash.
WARNING: Accessory seat coversnot released by Ford Motor Companycould prevent the deployment of theairbags and increase the risk of injuriesin a crash.
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CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR
WARNING: Modifying or addingequipment to the front of your vehiclecould affect the performance of theairbag system, increasing the risk ofinjury. This includes the hood, bumpersystem, frame, front body structure, towhooks, hood pins, push bar andsnowplows.
Your vehicle has a collection of crash andoccupant sensors. These sensors provideinformation to the restraints controlmodule which activates the following:
•Front seatbelt pretensioners.
•Driver airbag.
•Passenger airbag.
•Knee airbag(s).
•Seat mounted side airbags.
•Safety Canopy.
Based on the type of crash, the restraintscontrol module deploys the appropriatesafety devices.
The restraints control module alsomonitors the readiness of the above safetydevices plus the crash and occupantsensors. The readiness of the safetysystem is indicated by a warning indicatorlight in the instrument cluster or by abackup tone if the warning light is notworking. Routine maintenance of theairbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated byone or more of the following:
The readiness light will notilluminate immediately after youswitch the ignition on.
•The readiness light either flashes orstays on.
•You hear a series of five tones. Thetone pattern repeats periodically untilthe problem, the light or both arerepaired.
If any of these things happen, evenintermittently, have the supplementalrestraint system serviced immediately.Unless serviced, the system may notfunction properly in the event of a crash.
The fact that the seatbelt pretensionersor front airbags did not activate for bothfront seat occupants in a crash does notmean that something is wrong with thesystem. Rather, it means the restraintscontrol module determined the accidentconditions (crash severity, seatbelt usage)were not appropriate to activate thesesafety devices.
•The front airbags activate only infrontal and near-frontal crashes. Frontairbags may activate in rollovers, sideimpacts or rear impacts if the crashcauses sufficient frontal deceleration.
•The seatbelt pretensioners activate infrontal, near-frontal and side crashes,and in rollovers.
•The knee airbag(s) deploy based oncrash severity and occupant conditions.
•The side airbags inflate in certain sideimpact crashes or rollover events. Sideairbags may activate in other types ofcrashes if the vehicle experiencessufficient sideways motion ordeformation.
•The Safety Canopy inflates in certainside impact crashes or rollover events.The Safety Canopy may activate inother types of crashes if the vehicleexperiences sufficient sideways motionor deformation, or a certain likelihoodof rollover.
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CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR - POLICE
RESPONDER
WARNING: Modifying or addingequipment to the front of your vehiclecould affect the performance of theairbag system, increasing the risk ofinjury. This includes the hood, bumpersystem, frame, front body structure, towhooks, hood pins, push bar andsnowplows.
Your vehicle has a collection of crash andoccupant sensors. These sensors provideinformation to the restraints controlmodule which activates the following:
•Front seatbelt pretensioners.
•Driver airbag.
•Passenger airbag.
•Knee airbag(s).
•Seat mounted side airbags.
•Safety Canopy.
Based on the type of crash, the restraintscontrol module deploys the appropriatesafety devices.
The restraints control module alsomonitors the readiness of the above safetydevices plus the crash and occupantsensors. The readiness of the safetysystem is indicated by a warning indicatorlight in the instrument cluster or by abackup tone if the warning light is notworking. Routine maintenance of theairbag is not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated byone or more of the following:
•The readiness light either flashes orstays on.
•You hear a series of five tones. Thetone pattern repeats periodically untilthe problem, the light or both arerepaired.
•The readiness light will not illuminateimmediately after you switch theignition on.
If any of these things happen, evenintermittently, have the supplementalrestraint system serviced immediately.Unless serviced, the system may notfunction properly in the event of a crash.
The fact that the seatbelt pretensionersor airbags did not activate for both frontseat occupants in a crash does not meanthat something is wrong with the system.Rather, it means the restraints controlmodule determined the accidentconditions (crash severity, belt usage)were not appropriate to activate thesesafety devices.
•The front airbags activate only infrontal and near-frontal crashes, notrollovers, side impacts or rear impacts,unless the crash causes sufficientfrontal deceleration.
•The seatbelt pretensioners activate infrontal, near-frontal and side crashesand in rollovers.
•The side airbags inflate in certain sideimpact crashes and in rollovers. Sideairbags may activate in other types ofcrashes if the vehicle experiencessufficient sideways motion ordeformation.
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FUEL GAUGE LIMITATIONS
The fuel gauge may not provide anaccurate reading when your vehicle is onan incline.
LOCATING THE FUEL FILLERDOOR
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pumpsymbol indicates on which side of yourvehicle the fuel filler door is located.
WHAT IS THE LOW FUELREMINDER
A low fuel level reminder displays andsounds when the distance to emptyreaches 75 mi (120 km) to empty forMyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km),25 mi(40 km),12 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)for all vehicle keys.
Note:The low fuel reminder can appear atdifferent fuel gauge positions depending onfuel economy conditions. This variation isnormal.
WHAT IS DISTANCE TO EMPTY
Indicates the approximate distance yourvehicle can travel on the fuel remaining inthe tank. Changes in driving pattern cancause the value to not only decrease butalso increase or stay constant for periodsof time.
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Indicates the engine coolant temperature.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
Indicates the engine oil pressure.
Note:This is a configurable gauge.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Indicates the transmission fluidtemperature.
Special operating conditions can causehigher than normal operatingtemperatures. See Special OperatingConditions Scheduled Maintenance(page 673).
Note:This is a configurable gauge.
TURBO BOOST GAUGE (IF
EQUIPPED)
Indicates the amount of manifold airpressure in the engine.
Note:This is a configurable gauge.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS
Warning lamps alert you to a vehiclecondition that could become serious.Some lamps illuminate when you startyour vehicle to make sure they work. If anylamps remain on after starting your vehicle,refer to the respective system warninglamp for further information.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
WARNING LAMPS
Anti-Lock Brake System
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. Your vehiclecontinues to have normal braking withoutthe anti-lock brake system function. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon as possible.
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WHAT IS THE CATALYTIC
CONVERTER
The catalytic converter is part of yourvehicle's emissions system and filtersharmful pollutants from the exhaust gas.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not park, idle ordrive your vehicle on dry grass or otherdry ground cover. The emission systemheats up the engine compartment andexhaust system, creating the risk of fire.
WARNING: The normal operatingtemperature of the exhaust system isvery high. Never work around or attemptto repair any part of the exhaust systemuntil it has cooled. Use special care whenworking around the catalytic converter.The catalytic converter heats up to a veryhigh temperature after only a shortperiod of engine operation and stays hotafter the engine is switched off.
WARNING: Exhaust leaks mayresult in entry of harmful and potentiallylethal fumes into the passengercompartment. If you smell exhaustfumes inside your vehicle, have yourvehicle inspected immediately. Do notdrive if you smell exhaust fumes.
To avoid damaging the catalytic converter:
•Do not crank the engine for more than10 seconds at a time.
•Do not run the engine with a spark pluglead disconnected.
•Do not push-start or tow-start yourvehicle. Use booster cables. See JumpStarting the Vehicle (page 481).
•Use the correct fuel. See Fuel andRefueling (page 251).
•Do not switch the ignition off when yourvehicle is moving.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Have the items listed in scheduledmaintenance information performedaccording to the specified schedule.
Note:Do not make any unauthorizedchanges to your vehicle or engine. By law,vehicle owners and anyone whomanufactures, repairs, or services a fleet ofvehicles are not permitted to intentionallyremove an emission control device orprevent it from working.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER –
TROUBLESHOOTING
CATALYTIC CONVERTER –WARNING LAMPS
Your vehicle has an on-board diagnosticssystem that monitors the emission controlsystem. If any of the following warninglamps illuminate, this may indicate thatthe on-board diagnostics system hasdetected an emission control systemmalfunction.
Continuing to drive your vehicle may causereduced power or the engine to stop.Failure to respond to a warning lamp maycause damage that your vehicle Warrantymay not cover. Have your vehicle checkedas soon as possible.
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