ECO mode FORD SUPER DUTY 2023 Owners Manual

Enabling Remote Start.............................149
Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle.........................................................149
Extending the Remote Start Duration.........................................................................150
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators.........................................................................150
Remote Start Settings..............................150
Remote Start Videos...................................151
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: AutomaticTemperature Control
Identifying the Climate Control Unit.....152
Switching Climate Control On and Off.........................................................................152
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........................................................................152
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.........................................................................152
Switching Defrost On and Off................152
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.........................................................................152
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.........................................................................153
Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off........................................................153
Setting the Blower Motor Speed...........153
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off.........................................................................153
Setting the Temperature...........................153
Directing the Flow of Air............................154
Auto Mode......................................................154
Climate Control Hints................................154
Climate Control Videos.............................155
Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Manual TemperatureControl
Identifying the Climate Control Unit.....156
Switching Climate Control On and Off.........................................................................156
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off.........................................................................156
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off.........................................................................156
Switching Defrost On and Off................156
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off.........................................................................156
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off.........................................................................157
Switching the Heated Rear Window Onand Off.........................................................157
Setting the Blower Motor Speed............157
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off.........................................................................157
Setting the Temperature..........................158
Directing the Flow of Air...........................158
Climate Control Hints................................158
Climate Control Videos.............................159
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter......................160
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter.................160
Front Seats
Front Seat Precautions..............................161
Sitting in the Correct Position..................161
Manual Seats................................................162
Power Seats..................................................164
Massage Seats..............................................167
Heated Seats................................................168
Ventilated Seats..........................................169
Front Seats Videos.....................................169
Rear Seats
Manual Seats................................................170
Heated Seats.................................................172
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System.........................................................................174
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Pre-Collision Assist Videos.....................345
Driver Alert
What Is Driver Alert....................................346
How Does Driver Alert Work...................346
Driver Alert Precautions...........................346
Driver Alert Limitations............................346
Switching Driver Alert On and Off.......346
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting...............347
Speed Sign Recognition
What Is Speed Sign Recognition..........348
How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work........................................................................348
Speed Sign Recognition Precautions........................................................................348
Speed Sign Recognition Limitations........................................................................348
Speed Sign Recognition Indicators......348
Setting the Speed Sign RecognitionSpeed Warning.......................................349
Setting the Speed Sign RecognitionSpeed Tolerance....................................349
Speed Sign Recognition –Troubleshooting.....................................349
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions.......................351
Using a Slide-In Camper..........................352
Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels................................352
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating........................................................................352
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating........................................................................352
What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating..........................................................352
Calculating Payload...................................353
Calculating the Load Limit......................353
Pickup Bed
Pickup Bed Precautions...........................356
Pickup Bed Anchor Points......................356
Tailgate Anchor Points.............................358
Pickup Bed Videos.....................................358
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions.........359
Hitches...........................................................359
Connecting a Trailer....................................361
Trailer Lighting Check...............................363
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting........................................................................364
Connecting a Trailer Videos...................364
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions..................365
Trailer Brake Precautions........................365
Towing a Trailer Limitations...................366
Loading Your Trailer...................................366
Trailer Towing Hints...................................366
Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft..............................367
Towing Weights and Dimensions.........368
Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting......370
Towing a Trailer Videos..............................371
Integrated Trailer BrakeController
What Is the Integrated Trailer BrakeController...................................................372
Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerPrecautions...............................................372
Using the Integrated Trailer BrakeController...................................................372
Adjusting the Integrated Trailer BrakeController Mode......................................374
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting......................................375
Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerVideos.........................................................376
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Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work.........................................................................377
Trailer Sway Control Precautions..........377
Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff.................................................................377
Trailer Sway Control Videos....................377
Trailer Hitching Assistance
What Is Trailer Hitching Assistance......378
How Does Trailer Hitching AssistanceWork............................................................378
Trailer Hitching Assistance Precautions........................................................................378
Trailer Hitching Assistance Limitations........................................................................379
Switching Trailer Hitching Assistance Onand Off........................................................379
Using Trailer Hitching Assistance.........379
Trailer Hitching Assistance Indicators.......................................................................380
Smart Hitch
What Is Smart Hitch..................................382
How Does Smart Hitch Work.................382
Smart Hitch Limitations...........................382
Using Smart Hitch......................................382
Onboard Scales
What Is Onboard Scales..........................384
How Does Onboard Scales Work.........384
Onboard Scales Limitations..................384
Using Onboard Scales..............................384
Trailer Backup Assistance
What is Trailer Backup Assistance......386
How Does Trailer Backup AssistanceWork............................................................386
Trailer Backup Assistance Precautions.......................................................................386
Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistancefor a Conventional Trailer....................386
Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistancefor a Fifth-Wheel or Gooseneck Trailer.......................................................................389
Switching Trailer Backup Assistance Onand Off.......................................................392
Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceController...................................................392
Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceViews...........................................................393
Trailer Backup Assistance –Troubleshooting......................................395
Trailer Reverse Guidance
What Is Trailer Reverse Guidance.........401
How Does Trailer Reverse GuidanceWork.............................................................401
Trailer Reverse Guidance Precautions........................................................................401
Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance fora Conventional Trailer...........................401
Switching Trailer Reverse Guidance Onand Off.......................................................404
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance Views.......................................................................405
Trailer Reverse Guidance –Troubleshooting......................................407
Driving Hints
Off-Road Driving..........................................412
Cold Weather Precautions - 6.7L Diesel.........................................................................415
Cold Weather Precautions - 6.8L/7.3L.........................................................................415
Driving on Snow and Ice...........................416
Breaking-In....................................................416
Driving Economically.................................416
Driving in Special Conditions..................416
Floor Mats.......................................................417
Snow Plowing - Vehicles With:Snow Plow Mode
Snow Plowing Precautions.....................418
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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
WARNING: Driving while distractedcan result in loss of vehicle control, crashand injury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is thesafe operation of your vehicle. Werecommend against the use of anyhand-held device while driving andencourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure youare aware of all applicable local lawsthat may affect the use of electronicdevices while driving.
WARNING: You risk death, fire, orserious injury to yourself and others if youdo not follow the instruction highlightedby the warning symbol.
Thank you for choosing Ford. Werecommend that you take some time toget to know your vehicle in order to benefitfrom greater safety and pleasure fromdriving it. Use this publication to familiarizeyourself with the basics and then read thedigital version, that is available in yourvehicle. You can also view thecomprehensive manual through theFordPass app and through the local Fordwebsite.
Note:To download the FordPass app, visityour device's app store.
Note:To find the local Ford website, visithttps://corporate.ford.com/operations/locations/global-links.html.
Note: Use and operate your vehicle in linewith all applicable laws and regulations.
Note: Pass on all printed owner’sinformation when selling this vehicle.
Our digital resources include acomprehensive digital Owner’s Manualdynamically created according to thefeatures on your vehicle by using thevehicle identification number. SeeLocating the Vehicle IdentificationNumber (page 547). The digital Owner’sManual includes visual and full text searchfunctions so that you can quickly locatethe information you are looking for. It alsoincludes links to a number of how-tovideos created to help you understandsome of the advanced technologies onyour vehicle.
Features and Options
This publication describes product featuresand options available throughout the rangeof available models, sometimes evenbefore they are generally available. It coulddescribe options that are not available onthe vehicle you have purchased.
Illustrations
Some of the illustrations in this publicationcould show features as used in differentmodels, so they could appear different toyou on your vehicle.
Location of Components
This manual may qualify the location of acomponent as left-hand side or right-handside. The side is determined when facingforward in the seat.
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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 548).
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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.
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.
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
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 548).
Note:The service can be unavailable orinterrupted for a number of reasons, forexample environmental or topographicalconditions and data plan coverage.
Note:To find out if your vehicle has amodem, visit www.FordConnected.com.
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WARNING: Do not allow apassenger to hold a child on their lapwhen your vehicle is moving. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death in the event of asudden stop or crash.
WARNING: Do not use pillows,books or towels to boost your child'sheight. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Properly secure childrestraints or booster seats when they arenot in use. They could become projectilesin a sudden stop or crash. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not put the shouldersection of the seatbelt or allow the childto put the shoulder section of theseatbelt under their arm or behind theirback. Failure to follow this instructioncould reduce the effectiveness of theseatbelt and increase the risk of injury ordeath in a crash.
WARNING: Do not leave childrenor pets unattended in your vehicle.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
When installing a child restraint withseatbelts:
•Place the vehicle seat in the uprightposition before you install the childrestraint.
•Use the correct seatbelt buckle for thatseating position.
•Insert the belt tongue into the buckle.Make sure the tongue is securelyfastened in the buckle.
•Keep the buckle release buttonpointing up and away from the childrestraint, with the tongue between thechild restraint and the release button,to prevent accidental unbuckling.
•Put the seatbelt in the automaticlocking mode.
CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR
POINTS
WHAT ARE THE CHILD RESTRAINTANCHOR POINTS
Anchor points allow you to quickly andsafely install a child restraint.
LOCATING THE CHILD RESTRAINTLOWER ANCHOR POINTS
Crew Cab
Super Cab
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7.Pull the seatbelt out of the retractor tomake sure the retractor is in theautomatic locking mode. You shouldnot be able to pull more belt out. If theretractor is not locked, unbuckle thebelt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.
8.Remove remaining slack from the belt.Force the seat down with extra weight,for example, by pressing down orkneeling on the child restraint whilepulling up on the shoulder belt in orderto force slack from the belt. This isnecessary to remove the remainingslack that exists once you add the extraweight of the child to the child restraint.It also helps to achieve the propersnugness of the child restraint to yourvehicle. Sometimes, a slight leantoward the buckle helps to removeremaining slack from the belt.
9.If the child restraint has a tether strap,attach it.
10.Before placing the child in the seat,forcibly move the seat forward andback to make sure the seat is securelyheld in place.
To check this, grab the seat at the belt pathand attempt to move it side to side andforward and back. There should be nomore than 1 in (2.5 cm) of movement.
We recommend checking with a NHTSACertified Child Passenger SafetyTechnician to make certain the childrestraint is properly installed. In Canada,check with Transport Canada for referralto a Child Car Seat Clinic.
Using Seatbelts
WARNING: Always use both thelap and shoulder portion of the seatbeltin the center seating position.
Note:The following applies to the frontcenter position of Super Cab and Crew Cabvehicles.
The seatbelt webbing below the tongue isthe lap portion of the seatbelt. Thewebbing above the tongue is the shoulderbelt portion of the seatbelt.
1.Position the child restraint in the frontcenter seat.
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•When the ignition is on, a warninginforms the driver about the status ofeach seat, following each seat buckleor unbuckle. You can acknowledge this,or the system will time out after 60seconds.
•If a seatbelt is unfastened, a secondwarning informs the driver about whichseatbelt was unfastened. A warningremains until all occupied seatbelts arefastened.
SEATBELT REMINDERINDICATORS
A warning lamp illuminates if the ignitionis on, a front seat is occupied and theseatbelt has not been fastened.
The warning lamp illuminatesuntil you fasten your seatbelt.
SEATBELT REMINDER AUDIBLEWARNINGS
A warning tone sounds and the warninglamp illuminates if you are not wearingyour seatbelt when your vehicle exceedsa relatively low speed.
The warning tone sounds for a short periodof time or until you fasten your seatbelt.
SWITCHING THE SEATBELTREMINDER ON AND OFF
WARNING: While the systemallows you to deactivate it, this systemis designed to improve your chances ofbeing safely belted and surviving anaccident. We recommend you leave thesystem activated for yourself and otherswho may use the vehicle.
Note:The driver and front passengerwarnings switch off independently. Whenyou perform this procedure for one seatingposition, do not buckle the other position asthis cancels the process.
Read Steps 1 - 4 before proceeding withthe programming procedure.
Make sure that:
•You set the parking brake.
•The transmission is in park (P).
•The ignition is off.
•You close all vehicle doors.
•You unfasten the driver and frontpassenger seatbelts.
1.Switch the ignition on. Do not start theengine.
2.Wait about one minute until theseatbelt warning light switches off.After Step 2, wait an additional fiveseconds before proceeding with Step3. Once you start Step 3, you mustcomplete the procedure within 30seconds.
3.For the seating position you areswitching off, fasten then unfasten theseatbelt three times at a moderatespeed, ending in the unfastened state.After Step 3, the seatbelt warning lightswitches on.
4.When the seatbelt warning light is on,fasten then unfasten the seatbelt. AfterStep 4, the seatbelt warning lightflashes for confirmation.
This switches the feature off for thatseating position if it is currently on.
This switches the feature on for thatseating position if it is currently off.
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CHECKING THE SEATBELTS
Check the seatbelts and child restraintsperiodically to make sure they workproperly and are not damaged. Make surethere are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace ifnecessary.
Check the following seatbelt assembliesafter a crash.
•Retractors.
•Buckles.
•Front seatbelt buckle assemblies.
•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 474).
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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