FORD SUPER DUTY 2023 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2023, Model line: SUPER DUTY, Model: FORD SUPER DUTY 2023Pages: 738, PDF Size: 18.49 MB
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TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
Use the following guidelines when towingyour vehicle. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in vehicle damagenot covered by the vehicle warranty.
Note:Make sure you properly secure yourvehicle to the tow vehicle.
Note:If you are unsure of the vehicle’sconfiguration, contact an authorized dealer.
RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - 4X4
WARNING: Do not disconnect thebattery when recreationally towing yourvehicle. This prevents the transfer casefrom shifting properly and could causethe vehicle to roll, even if thetransmission is in park (P).
WARNING: Placing the transfercase in its neutral position could causeyour vehicle to freely roll. Make sure youpress and hold the brake pedal and thevehicle is in a secure, safe position whenyou place the transfer case in its neutralposition.
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational towing. An example ofrecreational towing would be towing yourvehicle behind a motorhome. Theseguidelines are to make sure that you donot damage the transmission.
You can only tow your vehicle with allwheels on the ground by placing thetransfer case in its neutral position andengaging the recreational tow feature.Perform the following steps afterpositioning your vehicle behind the towvehicle and properly securing themtogether.
Note:Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle.
Note:Failure to put the transfer case in itsneutral position can damage vehiclecomponents.
Note: You can check the towing status atany time by opening the driver door orturning the ignition to the accessory or onposition.Neutral Tow Enabled LeaveTransmission in Neutral appears in theinstrument cluster display to confirm youcan recreationally tow your vehicle.
Note:If your vehicle has an anti-theftalarm, make sure you switch perimetersensing on when towing. See Setting theAlarm Security Level (page 104).
Switching Neutral Tow On
1.Place your vehicle in accessory modeby pressing the push button ignitionswitch once without pressing the brakepedal or by turning the ignition key tothe on position.
2.Press and hold the brake pedal.
3.Press the 2H button on the four-wheeldrive mode control.
4.Shift the transmission into neutral (N).
5.Using the instrument cluster controlson the steering wheel, select Settings.
6.Select Neutral Tow.
7.Press and hold the OK button until aconfirmation message appears in theinformation display.
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Note: If completed successfully, theinformation display shows Neutral TowEnabled Leave Transmission in Neutral.This indicates that your vehicle is safe totow with all wheels on the ground.
Note:If you do not see a confirmationmessage in the instrument cluster display,you must perform the procedure again fromthe beginning.
Note:You may hear noise as the transfercase shifts into its neutral position. This isnormal.
8.Release the brake pedal and leave thetransmission in neutral (N) and switchyour vehicle off by pressing the pushbutton ignition switch once withoutpressing the brake pedal or turning thekey as far toward the off position.
Note:Vehicles with keys do not turn to theoff position when the transmission is inneutral (N). You must leave the key in theignition when towing. Use the keyless entrykeypad or an extra set of keys to lock andunlock your vehicle.
Switching Neutral Tow Off
1.With your vehicle properly secured tothe tow vehicle, place your vehicle inaccessory mode by pressing the pushbutton ignition switch once withoutpressing the brake pedal or by turningthe ignition key to the on position.
2.Press and hold the brake pedal.
3.Shift the transmission to Park (P) andcontinue holding the brake pedal untilthe instrument cluster display shows2H and Neutral Tow Disabled.
4.Release the brake pedal.
Note:If completed successfully, theinstrument cluster displays 2H and NeutralTow Disabled.
Note:You must perform the switchingneutral tow on and switching neutral towoff procedures again from the beginning ifthe indicator light and message do notdisplay.
Note:You may hear a noise as the transfercase shifts out of its neutral position. Thisis normal.
5.Apply the parking brake, thendisconnect your vehicle from the towvehicle.
6.Release the parking brake, start theengine, and shift into drive (D) to makesure the transfer case is out of theneutral tow position.
7.If the transfer case does notsuccessfully shift out of its neutralposition, set the parking brake. Haveyour vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Resolving the Shift Delayed PullForward Message
1.Press and hold the brake pedal.
2.Start your vehicle.
3.Shift into neutral (N).
4.With the vehicle running, shift into drive(D) and let the vehicle roll forward upto 3 ft (1 m).
Note:You may hear a noise as the transfercase shifts out of its neutral position. Thisis normal.
5.Make sure the instrument clusterdisplays Neutral Tow Disabled.
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RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - 4X2
You cannot recreational tow your vehiclewith all wheels on the ground becausevehicle or transmission damage couldoccur. You must recreational tow yourvehicle with all four wheels off the ground,such as when using a car-hauling trailer.Otherwise, you cannot recreational towyour vehicle.
EMERGENCY TOWING
If your vehicle becomes inoperable withoutaccess to wheel dollies or a vehicletransport trailer, it can be flat-towed withall wheels on the ground, regardless of thepowertrain and transmission configuration,under the following conditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward fortowing in a forward direction.
•The transmission is in neutral (N).
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – TROUBLESHOOTING
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
DetailsMessage
The transfer case is in the neutral position and your vehicle is safeto tow with all four wheels on the ground.Neutral TowEnabled LeaveTransmission inNeutral
There is a transfer case gear tooth blockage present. With yourvehicle on, shift the transmission into drive (D) and let the vehicleroll forward, up to 3 ft (1 m).
Shift Delayed PullForward
The transfer case is not in the neutral position and your vehicle isnot safe to tow with all four wheels on the ground.Neutral TowDisabled
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FUSE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always disconnect thebattery before servicing high currentfuses.
WARNING: To reduce risk ofelectrical shock, always replace thecover to the power distribution boxbefore reconnecting the battery orrefilling fluid reservoirs.
WARNING: Always replace a fusewith one that has the specifiedamperage rating. Using a fuse with ahigher amperage rating can cause severewire damage and could start a fire.
UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX
LOCATING THE UNDER HOODFUSE BOX
ACCESSING THE UNDER HOODFUSE BOX
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IDENTIFYING THE FUSES IN THE UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX
Protected ComponentRatingItem
Cooling fan 1.50 A1
Heater.50 A2
Heater.50 A3
Heater.50 A4
Four-wheel drive module.30 A9
Compressed natural gasmodule switch.30 A10
Anti-lock brake systempump.60 A12
Passenger power seat.30 A13
Anti-lock brake systemvalve.40 A14
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
Body control module RP2bus.30 A15
Trailer tow backup lamps.10 A21
Four-wheel drive system.10 A22
Vehicle power 1.20 A23
Vehicle power 2 (gas).20 A24
Vehicle power 2 (diesel).10 A
Vehicle power 3 (gas).15 A25
Vehicle power 3 (diesel).10 A
Vehicle power 4.20 A26
Vehicle power 5 (gas).10 A27
Vehicle power 5 (diesel).20 A
Diesel exhaust fluid tankheater.15 A29
Diesel exhaust fluid lineheater.15 A30
Glow plug and dosingmodule.15 A31
Rear heated seats.20 A34
Climate controlled seatmodule.30 A36
24 V alternator.5 A37
Powertrain control module.10 A38Transmission controlmodule.
Anti-lock brake system.10 A39
Electronic power assiststeering.10 A40
Blind spot informationsystem.10 A41
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
Trailer tow tire pressuremonitoring system.Rear electronic modulecontroller area network.
Snowplow.10 A42
Interior power distributionbox run/start.15 A43
Heated steering wheel.15 A45
Not used (spare).20 A46
Not used (spare).5 A47
Amplifier.30 A48
Not used (spare).25 A49
Blower motor.40 A51
Not used.—52
Four-wheel drive - transfercase control module.10 A53
Not used (spare).10 A54
Not used (spare).10 A55
Electronic power assiststeering.40 A56
Trailer tow lighting module.20 A57
Customer interface module.50 A58
Inverter.60 A59
Interior power distributionbox B+.60 A60
Vehicle battery 2.30 A61
Smart trailer hitch.5 A62
Smart data link connector.10 A63Enhanced central gateway.
Glow plug relay coil (diesel).5 A64
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
Compressed natural gasmodule power.10 A65
Trailer brake control.30 A74Aftermarket e-brake access.
Compressed natural gaspowered at all times.30 A75
Trailer tow lighting modulebattery charge.25 A76
Vehicle battery 1.30 A77
Power point 2.20 A78
Power point 1.20 A79
Horn.20 A84
Heated rear windshield.40 A85
Headlamp control module.5 A91
Left-hand headlamp.15 A92
Right-hand headlamp.15 A93
Power point 3.20 A94
Power point 4.20 A95Smart charge module.
Tailgate release.10 A98
Customer interface module.50 A101
Rain sensor.5 A102
Front wiper motor.30 A103
Fuel pump.30 A105
Body control module RP1bus.30 A106
Trailer tow park lamps.25 A107
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Protected ComponentRatingItem
Driver power seat.40 A108
Starter motor.30 A109
Power sliding rear window.30 A111
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
LOCATING THE INTERIOR FUSEBOX
ACCESSING THE INTERIOR FUSEBOX
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IDENTIFYING THE FUSES IN THE INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Protected ComponentRatingItem
Power windows.30 A1
Powered tailgate module.30 A2
Passenger door module.30 A3
Multi-contour seats.15 A4
Not used.—5
Not used.—6
Advanced driver assistancesystem module.20 A7
Delayed accessory logic.10 A8
Not used.—9
Not used.—10
Instrument cluster.5 A11
Not used.—12
Not used (spare).7.5 A13
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