reset FORD F150 2023 Owners Manual
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Keyless Entry Settings...............................108
Using Keyless Entry....................................108
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting..........109
Keyless Entry Keypad
What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad.........110
Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations..........110
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad.......110
Keyless Entry Keypad Master AccessCode..............................................................110
Keyless Entry Keypad Personal AccessCodes............................................................110
Using the Keyless Entry Keypad...............111
Keyless Entry Keypad – Troubleshooting...........................................................................111
Easy Entry and Exit
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work..........................................................................112
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On andOff...................................................................112
Tailgate - Vehicles With:Manual Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions....................................113
Opening the Tailgate...................................113
Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate.......113
Removing and Installing the Tailgate..........................................................................113
Tailgate Step..................................................114
Bed Extender..................................................115
Tailgate Work Surface.................................117
Tailgate - Vehicles With:Power Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions....................................119
Opening the Tailgate...................................119
Closing the Tailgate.....................................119
Removing and Installing the Tailgate.........................................................................120
Tailgate Step...................................................121
Bed Extender.................................................122
Tailgate Work Surface................................124
Tailgate – Troubleshooting......................125
Tailgate - Vehicles With:Remote Release Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions...................................127
Opening the Tailgate...................................127
Removing and Installing the Tailgate..........................................................................127
Tailgate Step.................................................128
Bed Extender.................................................129
Tailgate Work Surface.................................131
Tailgate – Troubleshooting......................132
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System......................134
Anti-Theft Alarm System.........................134
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings.......135
Security – Troubleshooting.....................136
Power Running Boards
Power Running Board Precautions.......138
Power Running Board Settings..............138
Power Running Board Kick Switch.......139
Power Running Boards –Troubleshooting.......................................139
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn.......................................................140
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn.......................................................140
Resetting the Stopping Position -Vehicles With: Power AdjustableSteering Column.......................................141
Horn...................................................................141
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off - Vehicles With: HeatedSteering Wheel..........................................141
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Tachometer...................................................170
Speedometer................................................170
Fuel Gauge.....................................................170
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........................................................................171
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge........................171
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge..........................................................................171
Turbo Boost Gauge......................................171
What Are the Instrument ClusterWarning Lamps.........................................171
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps.......171
What Are the Instrument ClusterIndicators....................................................173
Instrument Cluster Indicators..................173
Instrument Cluster Display
Using the Instrument Cluster DisplayControls.......................................................175
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen..............175
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Raptor..........................................................176
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Screen...........176
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen...............176
Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay..........................................................177
EV Coach - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)............................................................177
Brake Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV)...........................................................178
Trip Summary................................................178
Personalized Settings
Changing the Language............................179
Changing the Measurement Unit..........179
Changing the Temperature Unit............179
Changing the Tire Pressure Unit............179
Trip Computer
Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Screen.............................180
Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen/12 Inch Screen........................................................................180
Resetting the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 4.2 Inch Screen.............................180
Resetting the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen/12 Inch Screen........................................................................180
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start.................................181
Remote Start Precautions........................181
Remote Start Limitations..........................181
Enabling Remote Start...............................181
Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle..........................................................181
Extending the Remote Start Duration.........................................................................182
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators.........................................................................182
Remote Start Settings...............................182
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: AutomaticTemperature Control
Identifying the Climate Control Unit.....184
Switching Climate Control On and Off.........................................................................184
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........................................................................184
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.........................................................................184
Switching Defrost On and Off................184
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.........................................................................184
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.........................................................................185
Switching the Heated Wiper Park On andOff.................................................................185
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Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off........................................................185
Setting the Blower Motor Speed...........185
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off.........................................................................185
Setting the Temperature..........................185
Directing the Flow of Air...........................186
Auto Mode.....................................................186
Climate Control Hints.................................187
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Manual TemperatureControl
Identifying the Climate Control Unit.....189
Switching Climate Control On and Off........................................................................189
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................189
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................189
Switching Defrost On and Off................189
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................189
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off........................................................................190
Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off........................................................190
Setting the Blower Motor Speed..........190
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off........................................................................190
Setting the Temperature..........................190
Directing the Flow of Air...........................190
Climate Control Hints.................................191
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter......................192
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................192
Front Seats
Front Seat Precautions.............................193
Sitting in the Correct Position.................193
Manual Seats................................................194
Power Seats..................................................196
Massage Seats.............................................199
Heated Seats...............................................200
Ventilated Seats.........................................200
Rear Seats - Crew Cab/SuperCab
Manual Seats...............................................202
Heated Seats...............................................203
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System........................................................................205
How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work............................................205
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions........................................................................205
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations........................................................................205
Switching Rear Occupant Alert SystemOn and Off................................................205
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.......................................................................206
Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings...................................................206
Memory Function
What Is the Memory Function...............207
Memory Function Precautions..............207
Locating the Memory Function Buttons........................................................................207
Saving a Preset Position..........................207
Recalling a Preset Position.....................207
Garage Door Opener
Garage Door Opener Introduction.......208
Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies..............................................208
Programming the Garage Door Opener.......................................................................209
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Garage Door Opener AdditionalAssistance...................................................211
USB Ports
Locating the USB Ports - Excluding:Raptor..........................................................212
Locating the USB Ports - Raptor...........212
Playing Media Using the USB Port........213
Charging a Device........................................213
Power Outlet - Vehicles With:120V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet.........................214
Power Outlet Precautions........................214
Power Outlet Limitations.........................214
Locating the Power Outlets.....................214
Power Outlet Indicators............................215
Power Outlet - Vehicles With:12V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet.........................216
Power Outlet Precautions........................216
Locating the Power Outlets.....................216
Onboard Generator
What Is the Onboard Generator.............217
Onboard Generator Precautions -Vehicles With: 2kW..................................217
Onboard Generator Precautions -Vehicles With: 2.4kW/7.2kW...............218
Locating the Outlets...................................219
Onboard Generator Indicators...............219
Switching the Outlets On and Off.......220
What Is Utility Idle Mode - Vehicles With:Flip Key.........................................................221
Switching Utility Idle Mode On and Off -Vehicles With: Flip Key...........................221
What Is Generator Mode...........................221
Switching Generator Mode On and Off.........................................................................221
Resetting Ground Fault Detection.........221
Resetting the Circuit Breaker - VehiclesWith: 7.2kW................................................222
Onboard Generator – Troubleshooting........................................................................223
Center Console Work Surface
Using the Center Console Work Surface- Vehicles With: Column Shift............225
Using the Center Console Work Surface- Vehicles With: Console Shift...........226
Center Console Work Surface –Troubleshooting......................................227
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger........................................................................228
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions........................................................................228
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger........................................................................228
Charging a Wireless Device.....................228
Storage
Cup Holders..................................................229
Glove Compartment.................................229
Under Seat Storage...................................230
Glasses Holder.............................................232
Starting and Stopping theEngine
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Precautions...............................................233
Ignition Switch.............................................233
Push Button Ignition Switch...................234
Starting the Engine....................................234
Engine Block Heater..................................236
Stopping the Engine...................................237
Police Engine Idle - Vehicles With: PolicePack.............................................................238
Automatic Engine Stop - Vehicles With:Keyless Entry and Push Button Start........................................................................239
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Using Snow Chains....................................546
Using Bead-Lock Wheels - Raptor......547
Tire Care
Checking the Tire Pressures...................550
Inflating the Tires.......................................550
Inspecting the Tire for Wear....................551
Inspecting the Tire for Damage..............551
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems......552
Tire Rotation.................................................552
Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem
What Is the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem.......................................................554
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemOverview....................................................554
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemPrecautions...............................................555
Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemLimitations................................................555
Viewing the Tire Pressures......................556
Resetting Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem.......................................................556
Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Troubleshooting.....................................559
Changing a Road Wheel
Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding: Raptor.........................................................................561
Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor................568
Wheel Nuts...................................................576
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 5.2L...................578
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™........................................................................579
Engine Specifications - 3.3L..................580
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.........................................................................581
Engine Specifications - 3.5L, HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)..........................582
Engine Specifications - 5.0L..................583
Motorcraft Parts - 5.2L.............................584
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™.....585
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L.............................586
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.....587
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)..........................................588
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L............................589
Motorcraft Parts - Raptor.......................590
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -5.2L...............................................................591
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -2.7L EcoBoost™......................................592
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.3L..............................................................594
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.5L Ecoboost™.....................................596
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).......................................................................598
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -5.0L.............................................................600
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 5.2L...............................602
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L EcoBoost™.......603
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 3.3L...............................603
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Vehicles Without: Police Pack..........604
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)..........................................605
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 5.0L...............................605
Cooling System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L Ecoboost™,Raptor........................................................606
Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)..........................607
Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV).........................................608
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Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 5.2L...............................609
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 2.7L EcoBoost™........610
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 3.3L..................................611
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L Ecoboost™........612
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 3.5L, Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)...........................................613
Air Conditioning System Capacity andSpecification - 5.0L................................614
Washer Fluid Specification......................614
Brake Fluid Specification..........................615
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity andSpecification.............................................616
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Raptor...........................616
Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification.............................................617
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification.............................................618
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Raptor...........................618
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification - Police Responder......619
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number..............620
Connected Vehicle
What Is a Connected Vehicle..................621
Connected Vehicle Requirements.........621
Connected Vehicle Limitations..............621
Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.......................................................621
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-FiNetwork.......................................................621
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................................................622
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot.........624
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password................................624
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot – Troubleshooting........................................................................625
Audio System
Audio System Precautions.....................626
Identifying the Audio Unit.......................626
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........................................................................626
Selecting the Audio Source....................626
Playing or Pausing the Audio Source........................................................................626
Adjusting the Volume................................627
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off........................................................................627
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off........................................................................627
Setting a Memory Preset.........................627
Muting the Audio.........................................627
Adjusting the Sound Settings................627
Setting the Clock and Date....................628
AM/FM Radio...............................................628
Switching the Display On and Off.......629
Digital Radio.................................................629
Satellite Radio.............................................630
Audio System – Troubleshooting.........633
Center Display Overview
Center Display Precautions.....................637
Center Display Limitations......................637
Status Bar......................................................637
Feature Bar...................................................638
Information On Demand Screen..........638
Rebooting the Center Display...............639
Voice Interaction
Ford Assistant.............................................640
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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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Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Headlamp high beams
Headlamps on
Heated rear window
Hill descent control
Horn control
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low fuel level
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL)
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking lamps
Passenger airbag activated
Passenger airbag deactivated
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Requires registered technician
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
See Service Manual
Side airbag
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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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Note:Event data recorder data is recordedby your vehicle only if a non-trivial crashsituation occurs; no data is recorded by theevent data recorder under normal drivingconditions and no personal data orinformation (for example name, gender,age, and crash location) is recorded.However, parties, such as law enforcement,could combine the event data recorder datawith the type of personally identifying dataroutinely acquired during a crashinvestigation.
To read data recorded by an event datarecorder, special equipment is required,and access to the vehicle or the event datarecorder is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, suchas law enforcement, that have such specialequipment, can read the information if theyhave access to the vehicle or the eventdata recorder.
BlueCruise Data (If Equipped)
If BlueCruise is active in certain crash ornear crash-like situations, such as anairbag deployment or hitting a roadobstacle, the system may record driverattentiveness, based on the direction ofeyes and duration, and photographs of thedriver seat area.
Note:No data is recorded under normaldriving conditions.
SETTINGS DATA
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have the ability to store data basedon your personalized settings. The data isstored locally in the vehicle or on devicesthat you connect to it, for example, a USBdrive or digital music player. You can deletesome of this data and also choose whetherto share it through the services to whichyou subscribe. See Enabling andDisabling the Modem (page 621).
Comfort and Convenience Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Seat and steering wheel position.
•Climate control settings.
•Radio presets.
Entertainment Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Music, videos or album art.
•Contacts and corresponding addressbook entries.
•Navigation destinations.
CONNECTED VEHICLE DATA -
EXCLUDING: POLICE
RESPONDER
The modem has a SIM. Themodem was enabled when yourvehicle was built and periodicallysends messages to stay connected to thecell phone network, receive automaticsoftware updates and send vehicle-relatedinformation to us, for example diagnosticinformation. These messages couldinclude information that identifies yourvehicle, the SIM and the electronic serialnumber of the modem. Cell phone networkservice providers could have access toadditional information, for example cellphone network tower identification. Foradditional information about our privacypolicy, visit www.FordConnected.com orrefer to your local Ford website.
Note:The modem continues to send thisinformation unless you disable the modemor stop the modem from sharing vehicledata by changing the modem settings. SeeConnected Vehicle (page 621).
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