towing FORD SUPER DUTY 2023 Manual PDF

Driver Alert Precautions............................346Driver Alert – Troubleshooting................347Driver Alert – Information Messages..........347Driving Economically..................................416Driving Hints....................................................412Driving in Special Conditions.........................416Off-Road Driving.................................................412Driving in Special Conditions...................416Driving Through Mud and Water...................416Driving on Snow and Ice............................416
E
Easy Entry and Exit.......................................90Electric Parking Brake AudibleWarning........................................................254Electric Parking Brake................................253Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting............................................254Electric Parking Brake –Troubleshooting........................................254Electric Parking Brake – InformationMessages.........................................................255Electric Parking Brake – WarningLamps...............................................................254Electromagnetic Compatibility..............703Electronic Locking Differential................245Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting............................................248Electronic Locking DifferentialIndicators......................................................247Electronic Locking DifferentialPrecautions.................................................245Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting........................................248Electronic Locking Differential –Information Messages................................248Emergency Call Limitations.......................68Emergency Call Requirements..................67Emergency Call System Data....................29Emergency Towing......................................429Emission Law................................................700Enabling Apps on an AndroidDevice............................................................575Enabling Apps on an iOS Device............575Enabling or Disabling PersonalProfiles...........................................................577Enabling Remote Start...............................149
End User License Agreement..................675Engine Air Filter............................................445Changing the Engine Air Filter......................445Engine Air Filter - InformationMessages.........................................................447Resetting the Air Filter Reminder................446Engine Block Heater...................................205Engine Block Heater Precautions................205How Does the Engine Block HeaterWork..................................................................206Using the Engine Block Heater.....................206Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge.............................................................138Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -6.7L Diesel...................................................526Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -6.8L, Gasoline............................................528Engine Oil Capacity and Specification -7.3L, Gasoline.............................................530Engine Oil.......................................................444Adding Engine Oil..............................................444Checking the Engine Oil Level......................444Engine Oil Capacity andSpecification..................................................445Engine Oil Dipstick Overview........................444Intelligent Oil Life Monitor..............................445Resetting the Intelligent Oil LifeMonitor.............................................................445Engine Oil Pressure Gauge........................138Engine Oil Temperature Gauge...............138Engine Specifications - 6.7LDiesel............................................................520Engine Specifications - 6.8L,Gasoline.........................................................521Engine Specifications - 7.3L,Gasoline........................................................522Environment....................................................30Evasive Steering Assist..............................343Evasive Steering Assist Limitations............343Switching Evasive Steering Assist On andOff.......................................................................343What Is Evasive Steering Assist...................343Event Data.........................................................27Exit Warning...................................................332Exit Warning - Troubleshooting....................334Exit Warning Indicators..............................333Exit Warning Limitations...........................332Exit Warning Precautions..........................332
714
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMIndex

Exit Warning - Troubleshooting.............334Exit Warning - InformationMessages.........................................................334Export Unique Options...............................701Extending the Exterior Mirrors..................133Extending the Remote StartDuration........................................................150Exterior Bulbs.................................................461Changing a Front Fog Lamp Bulb...............465Changing a Front Turn Signal LampBulb...................................................................464Changing a Headlamp Bulb..........................463Changing a High Mounted StoplampBulb....................................................................467Changing a License Plate Lamp Bulb........467Changing a Rear Lamp Bulb.........................465Changing a Rear Turn Signal LampBulb...................................................................466Changing a Reversing Lamp Bulb...............467Changing a Stoplamp Bulb...........................466Exterior Bulb Specification Chart.................461Removing a Rear Lamp Assembly..............463Exterior Lamps...............................................118Exterior Lamps On Audible Warning............121How Do Cornering Lamps Work....................119Switching the Cargo Lamps On....................120Switching the Daytime Running Lamps Onand Off................................................................119Switching the Spot Lamps On andOff.......................................................................120Switching Welcome Lighting On andOff.........................................................................121Using the Front Fog Lamps............................120Using the Turn Signal Lamps..........................118Exterior Lighting Control..............................117Exterior Lighting..............................................117Adaptive Front Lighting....................................124Autolamps..............................................................118Automatic High Beam Control.......................122Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting.............................................124Exterior Lamps.....................................................118Exterior Zone Lighting........................................121Headlamps.............................................................117Headlamps – Troubleshooting.......................117Exterior Lighting Videos..............................125Exterior Mirrors...............................................132Exterior Mirrors Videos................................133
Exterior Zone Lighting..................................121Exterior Zone Lighting Settings.....................122Using the Exterior Zone Lighting....................121What Is Exterior Zone Lighting........................121
F
Fail-Safe Cooling.........................................425Driving When Fail-Safe Mode IsActivated..........................................................425Fail-Safe Cooling Indicators..........................426How Does Fail-Safe Cooling Work..............425What Is Fail-Safe Cooling...............................425Fastening and Unfastening theSeatbelts.........................................................51Feature Bar....................................................564Federal Highway AdministrationRegulation....................................................674Filling the Selective Catalytic ReductionSystem Tank...............................................228Filling the Selective Catalytic ReductionSystem Tank in Cold Weather..................228Filling the Selective Catalytic ReductionSystem Tank Using a Fuel StationPump.................................................................229Filling the Selective Catalytic ReductionSystem Tank Using a PortableContainer.........................................................229Flat TireSee: Changing a Flat Tire...............................509Flat TowSee: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2......................................................................429See: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4......................................................................427Floor Mats........................................................417Folding the Exterior Mirrors - VehiclesWith: Manual Folding Mirrors................132Folding the Exterior Mirrors - VehiclesWith: Power Folding Mirrors...................132Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals.................................112Ford Assistant..............................................565Ford Assistant – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................565Ford Assistant Settings...................................565Using Ford Assistant........................................565Ford Protect..................................................589
715
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMIndex

Four-Wheel Drive........................................238Four-Wheel Drive Modes................................242Four-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting.........242Four-Wheel Drive Indicators....................242Four-Wheel Drive Limitations.................239Four-Wheel Drive Modes..........................242Four-Wheel Drive High.....................................242Four-Wheel Drive Low.....................................242Two-Wheel Drive High.....................................242Four-Wheel Drive Precautions...............239Four-Wheel Drive –Troubleshooting........................................242Four-Wheel Drive – InformationMessages.........................................................243Four-Wheel Drive – Warning Lamps..........242Four Wheels Down TowSee: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2......................................................................429See: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4......................................................................427Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification..............................................540Front Exterior...................................................34Front Parking Aid.........................................284Front Parking Aid Audible Warnings..........284Front Parking Aid Limitations.......................284Locating the Front Parking AidSensors.............................................................284What is the Front Parking Aid.......................284Front Seat Precautions...............................161Front Seats.......................................................161Heated Seats.......................................................168Manual Seats.......................................................162Massage Seats.....................................................167Power Seats.........................................................164Ventilated Seats.................................................169Front Seats Videos......................................169Fuel and Refueling.......................................214Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting............................................220Fuel Quality...........................................................214Refueling................................................................218Running Out of Fuel...........................................217Fuel and Refueling Precautions..............214Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting........................................220Fuel and Refueling – InformationMessages.........................................................220
Fuel and Refueling – WarningLamps...............................................................220Fuel Gauge.......................................................137Fuel Gauge Limitations....................................138Locating the Fuel Filler Door..........................138What Is Distance to Empty.............................138What Is the Fuel Gauge....................................137What Is the Low Fuel Reminder....................138Fuel Quality.....................................................214Selecting the Correct Fuel...............................214Selecting the Correct Fuel for ColdWeather.............................................................215Fuel Tank Capacity - Diesel.....................534Fuel Tank Capacity.....................................220Fuel Tank Capacity - Gasoline................535Fuse Precautions.........................................430Fuses................................................................430Fuses – Troubleshooting................................439Interior Fuse Box................................................435Under Hood Fuse Box......................................430Fuses – Troubleshooting..........................439Fuses – Frequently Asked Questions........439
G
Garage Door Opener AdditionalAssistance....................................................182Garage Door Opener....................................179Garage Door Opener Introduction..........179Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies..................................................179General Maintenance Information -Diesel..............................................................591General Maintenance Information -Gasoline.......................................................594Glasses Holder..............................................201Locating the Glasses Holder..........................201Global Opening.............................................128Switching Global Opening On andOff........................................................................129Using Global Opening.......................................128What Is Global Opening...................................128Glossary of Tire Terminology..................484Glove Compartment....................................197Locking the Glove Compartment.................197Opening the Glove Compartment................197
716
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMIndex

Waypoints............................................................580Neutral TowingSee: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2......................................................................429See: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4......................................................................427Neutral TowSee: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2......................................................................429See: Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4......................................................................427Normal Scheduled Maintenance -Diesel.............................................................597Normal Scheduled Maintenance -Gasoline......................................................600
O
Off-Road Driving...........................................412After Driving Your Vehicle Off-Road............414Basic Off-Road Driving Techniques.............412Driving Through Water Limitations..............413What Is Off-Road Driving................................412Onboard Generator Indicators................188Onboard Generator......................................187Onboard Generator –Troubleshooting..............................................191Onboard Generator Precautions............187Onboard Generator –Troubleshooting..........................................191Onboard Generator – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................192Onboard Generator – InformationMessages...........................................................191Onboard Scales Limitations...................384Onboard Scales...........................................384Opening and Closing the Flip Key............73Opening and Closing the Hood.............440Opening and Closing theMoonroof......................................................134Opening and Closing the SlidingWindows.......................................................129Opening and Closing theSunshade......................................................134Opening and Closing the Windows.......128Opening the Tailgate.....................................91
Opening the Tailgate From Inside YourVehicle.................................................................94Opening the Tailgate From Outside YourVehicle..................................................................91Opening the Tailgate Using the RemoteControl................................................................94Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle..............................................................81Opening the Doors From Inside YourVehicle..................................................................81Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theCentral Locking.................................................81Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle..............................................................81Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theKey Blade.............................................................81Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theRemote Control................................................81Operating Your Vehicle With aSnowplow....................................................418Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual..........................................................624OTASee: Software Update Settings...................582See: Vehicle Software Updates...................582Overriding Cross Traffic Braking.............263Overriding Reverse Brake Assist............259Overriding the Set Speed.........................302Over the airSee: Software Update Settings...................582Over-the-airSee: Software Update Settings...................582See: Vehicle Software Updates...................582See: Vehicle Software Updates...................582
P
Parking Aid Indicators................................285Parking Aid Precautions............................282Parking Aids...................................................282Front Parking Aid...............................................284Parking Aids – Troubleshooting...................285Rear Parking Aid.................................................283Parking Aids – Troubleshooting.............285Parking Aids – InformationMessages.........................................................285Parking Aids Videos....................................286
721
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMIndex

Switching Predictive Speed Assist ModeOn and Off.......................................................307Predictive Speed Assist –Troubleshooting.......................................308Predictive Speed Assist – InformationMessages........................................................308Preparing Your Vehicle forStorage.........................................................476Programming the Garage DoorOpener..........................................................180Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Flip Key...............................77Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Push Button Start..........78Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats..........................................64Protecting the Environment......................30PunctureSee: Changing a Flat Tire...............................509Push Button Ignition Switch....................203
R
Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...........................................................626Blind Spot Information SystemSensors.............................................................626Body Control Module.......................................629Cruise Control Module......................................631Garage Door Opener........................................635Keys and Remote Controls............................636Near Field Communication...........................638Passive Anti-Theft System............................639Radio Transceiver Module..............................643SYNC......................................................................644Telematics Control Unit..................................650Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemSensors.............................................................652Wireless Accessory ChargingModule.............................................................666Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification..............................................542Rear Cross Traffic BrakingSee: Cross Traffic Braking...............................262Rear Exterior.....................................................35Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.......................................................176
Rear Occupant Alert SystemIndicators.......................................................175Rear Occupant Alert SystemLimitations....................................................174Rear Occupant Alert SystemPrecautions..................................................174Rear Occupant Alert System....................174Rear Occupant Alert SystemSettings..........................................................175Rear Parking Aid...........................................283Locating the Rear Parking AidSensors.............................................................283Rear Parking Aid Audible Warnings............284Rear Parking Aid Limitations.........................283What is the Rear Parking Aid.........................283Rear Seats.......................................................170Heated Seats........................................................172Manual Seats.......................................................170Rear View Camera Guide Lines.............288Rear View Camera Precautions..............287Rear View Camera.......................................287Rear View Camera Settings..........................288Rear View Camera Settings....................288Switching Rear View Camera Delay On andOff......................................................................289Zooming the Rear View Camera In andOut.....................................................................288Rear View Camera Videos.......................289Rebooting the Center Display................564Recalling a Preset Position........................177Recovery Towing..........................................423Accessing the Front Towing Point...............423Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2.................................................................429Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4..................................................................427Refueling..........................................................218Refueling System Overview............................218Refueling Your Vehicle......................................218Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge...........................................................254Remote Control Limitations......................69Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle...........................................................149Remote Start Limitations..........................149Remote Start Precautions........................149
723
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMIndex

Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control.......................................303Switching Generator Mode On andOff...................................................................190Switching Hill Descent Control On andOff...................................................................277Switching Hill Start Assist On andOff..................................................................265Switching Maximum Cooling On andOff....................................................................153Switching Maximum Defrost On andOff....................................................................152Switching Parking Aid On and Off -Vehicles With: Front Parking Aid.........282Switching Parking Aid On and Off -Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid..........283Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff..................................................................340Switching Recirculated Air On andOff....................................................................152Switching Repeat Mode On andOff..................................................................554Switching Reverse Brake Assist On andOff..................................................................259Switching Shuffle Mode On andOff..................................................................554Switching Stability Control On andOff....................................................................271Switching Text Message Notification Onand Off..........................................................573Switching the Audio Unit On andOff..................................................................553Switching the Display On and Off........556Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x2................247Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x4...............245Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off...........................................................126Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff....................................................................421Switching the Head Up Display On andOff....................................................................147Switching the Heated Mirrors On andOff....................................................................153Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off...........................................................153
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off......................................................111Switching the Lane Keeping SystemMode..............................................................318Switching the Lane Keeping System Onand Off..........................................................318Switching the Outlets On and Off.........189Switching the Passenger Airbag On andOff....................................................................60Switching the Rear Interior Lamps Onand Off...........................................................126Switching the Speed Limiter On andOff...................................................................316Switching Traction Control On andOff..................................................................268Switching Trail Control On and Off.......273Switching Trailer Backup Assistance Onand Off..........................................................392Switching Trailer Hitching Assistance Onand Off..........................................................379Switching Trailer Reverse Guidance Onand Off.........................................................404Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff...................................................................377Switching Trail Turn Assist On andOff...................................................................275Switching Utility Idle Mode On andOff...................................................................190Symbols Glossary..........................................23Symbols Used on Your Vehicle.................23System UpdateSee: Software Update Settings...................582See: Vehicle Software Updates...................582
T
Tachometer.....................................................137Tailgate Anchor Points..............................358Locating the Tailgate Anchor Points..........358Tailgate Anchor Point LoadCapacities........................................................358Tailgate Precautions......................................91Tailgate Step....................................................92Accessing the Tailgate Step.............................92Stowing the Tailgate Step................................93Tailgate...............................................................91Closing the Tailgate.............................................94Opening the Tailgate...........................................91
727
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMIndex

Tailgate Step..........................................................92Tailgate – Troubleshooting...............................97Tailgate – Troubleshooting.........................97Tailgate – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................98Tailgate – Information Messages...................97Tailgate Videos................................................93Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............520The Better Business Bureau Auto LineProgram........................................................623The Mediation and ArbitrationProgram.......................................................624Tire Care.........................................................490Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemLimitations..................................................502Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemOverview.......................................................501Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemPrecautions.................................................502Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........501Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Troubleshooting...........................................506Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Troubleshooting.......................................506Tire Pressure Monitoring System –Information Messages...............................508Tire Pressure Monitoring System – WarningLamps...............................................................506Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemVideos...........................................................508Tire Replacement Requirements..........485Tire Rotation.................................................498Towing a Trailer Limitations....................366Towing a Trailer Precautions...................365Towing a Trailer............................................365Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting............370Towing Weights and Dimensions................368Towing a Trailer –Troubleshooting........................................370Towing a Trailer – InformationMessages.........................................................370Towing a Trailer Videos...............................371Towing Weights and Dimensions.........368Calculating the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight for Your Vehicle..............................369Recommended Towing Weights.................368
What Is the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight..............................................................369Towing Your Vehicle Precautions...........427Towing Your Vehicle....................................427Towing Your Vehicle –Troubleshooting............................................429Towing Your Vehicle –Troubleshooting........................................429Towing Your Vehicle – InformationMessages.........................................................429Traction Control Indicator........................268Traction Control...........................................268Traction Control – Troubleshooting...........269Traction Control –Troubleshooting........................................269Traction Control – InformationMessages.........................................................269Trail Control Indicators...............................274Trail Control Limitations............................273Trail Control....................................................273Trail Control – Troubleshooting....................274Trail Control – Troubleshooting..............274Trail Control – InformationMessages..........................................................274Trailer Backup AssistancePrecautions................................................386Trailer Backup Assistance........................386Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistancefor a Conventional Trailer..........................386Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistancefor a Fifth-Wheel or GooseneckTrailer................................................................389Trailer Backup Assistance –Troubleshooting............................................395Trailer Backup Assistance –Troubleshooting........................................395Trailer Backup Assistance – FrequentlyAsked Questions...........................................398Trailer Backup Assistance – InformationMessages.........................................................395Trailer Brake Precautions..........................365Trailer Hitching AssistanceIndicators....................................................380Trailer Hitching AssistanceLimitations...................................................379Trailer Hitching AssistancePrecautions.................................................378Trailer Hitching Assistance.......................378
728
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMIndex

Trailer Lighting Check................................363Trailer Reverse GuidancePrecautions.................................................401Trailer Reverse Guidance...........................401Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance for aConventional Trailer.....................................401Trailer Reverse Guidance –Troubleshooting............................................407Trailer Reverse Guidance –Troubleshooting........................................407Trailer Reverse Guidance – FrequentlyAsked Questions..........................................409Trailer Reverse Guidance – InformationMessages.........................................................407Trailer Sway Control Precautions...........377Trailer Sway Control....................................377Trailer Sway Control Videos.....................377Trailer Towing Hints....................................366Trailer Towing Navigation..........................581Trail Turn Assist Indicators........................275Trail Turn Assist Limitations.....................275Trail Turn Assist Precautions...................275Trail Turn Assist.............................................275Trail Turn Assist – Troubleshooting............276Trail Turn Assist –Troubleshooting........................................276Trail Turn Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................276Trail Turn Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................276Transfer Case Fluid Capacity andSpecification...............................................242Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge.............................................................138Transporting the Vehicle...........................424Trip Computer................................................146Trip Data..........................................................146Turbo Boost Gauge......................................138
U
Under Hood Fuse Box...............................430Accessing the Under Hood Fuse Box........430Identifying the Fuses in the Under HoodFuse Box............................................................431Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box...........430Under Hood Overview - 6.7L Diesel......441
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L,Gasoline.......................................................442Under Hood Overview - 7.3L,Gasoline.......................................................443Under Seat Storage.....................................198Locating the Under Seat StorageCompartment.................................................198USB Ports........................................................183USB Ports Videos.........................................184Using Alexa Built-In.....................................567Using a Slide-In Camper...........................352Using Auto Hold...........................................266Using Digital Key..............................................71Using Keyless Entry.......................................85Using Onboard Scales...............................384Using Progressive RangeSelection......................................................236Using Smart Hitch.......................................382Using Snow Chains.....................................487Using the Center Console WorkSurface..........................................................193Using the Diesel Engine ExhaustBrake.............................................................256Using the Instrument Cluster DisplayControls.........................................................143Using the Integrated Trailer BrakeController......................................................372Using the Key Cards......................................69Using the Keyless Entry Keypad...............88Using the Remote Control..........................69Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceController.....................................................392Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceViews.............................................................393Using This Publication..................................22Using Trailer Hitching Assistance..........379Using Trailer Reverse GuidanceViews............................................................405
V
Vehicle Care..................................................469Cleaning the Exterior........................................470Cleaning the Interior..........................................472Vehicle Care Videos....................................475Vehicle Identification Number................547Locating the Vehicle IdentificationNumber.............................................................547
729
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMIndex