warning FORD SUPER DUTY 2023 Owners Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2023, Model line: SUPER DUTY, Model: FORD SUPER DUTY 2023Pages: 738, PDF Size: 18.49 MB
Page 3 of 738
The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of release. In the interest of continuousdevelopment, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time withoutnotice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrievalsystem or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission. Errorsand omissions excepted.© Ford Motor Company 2022
All rights reserved.Part Number: -202211-20221205180757
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehiclecan expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, whichare known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Tominimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service yourvehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing yourvehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling.
Page 6 of 738
Locating the Key Readers...........................73
Opening and Closing the Flip Key...........73
Removing the Key Blade.............................74
Sounding the Panic Alarm.........................74
Locating Your Vehicle...................................74
Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Flip Key............................74
Changing the Remote Control Battery -Vehicles With: Push Button Start........75
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................................77
Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Flip Key.............................77
Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Push Button Start.......78
Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting........................................80
Doors and Locks
Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle............................................................81
Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle............................................................81
Autounlock......................................................82
Autolock...........................................................82
Mislock..............................................................82
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings.......82
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting..........................................................................83
Keyless Entry
Keyless Entry Limitations...........................85
Keyless Entry Settings.................................85
Using Keyless Entry......................................85
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting............86
Keyless Entry Videos...................................86
Keyless Entry Keypad
What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad..........87
Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations...........87
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad........87
Keyless Entry Keypad Master AccessCode...............................................................87
Keyless Entry Keypad Personal AccessCodes............................................................88
Using the Keyless Entry Keypad..............88
Keyless Entry Keypad – Troubleshooting..........................................................................89
Keyless Entry Keypad Videos...................89
Easy Entry and Exit
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work..........................................................................90
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On andOff..................................................................90
Tailgate - Vehicles With:Manual Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions.....................................91
Opening the Tailgate....................................91
Removing and Installing the Tailgate...........................................................................91
Tailgate Step...................................................92
Tailgate Videos...............................................93
Tailgate - Vehicles With:Power Tailgate
Tailgate Precautions....................................94
Opening the Tailgate...................................94
Closing the Tailgate.....................................94
Removing and Installing the Tailgate..........................................................................95
Tailgate Step...................................................96
Tailgate – Troubleshooting........................97
Tailgate Videos..............................................98
Tailgate - Vehicles With:Remote Power TailgateRelease
Tailgate Precautions....................................99
Opening the Tailgate...................................99
Removing and Installing the Tailgate..........................................................................99
2
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMTable of Contents
Page 8 of 738
Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror..........................................................................131
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror...................131
Exterior Mirrors
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors..................132
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - VehiclesWith: Manual Folding Mirrors..............132
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - VehiclesWith: Power Folding Mirrors................132
Extending the Exterior Mirrors.................133
Exterior Mirrors Videos...............................133
Moonroof
Opening and Closing the Sunshade......134
Opening and Closing the Moonroof......134
Venting the Moonroof................................135
Moonroof Bounce-Back............................135
Moonroof Videos.........................................135
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen................................136
Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 12 Inch Screen................................137
Tachometer....................................................137
Speedometer.................................................137
Fuel Gauge......................................................137
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.........................................................................138
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.......................138
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge..............138
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge.........................................................................138
Turbo Boost Gauge.....................................138
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Gauge.....................138
What Are the Instrument ClusterWarning Lamps........................................139
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps......139
What Are the Instrument ClusterIndicators...................................................140
Instrument Cluster Indicators.................140
Instrument Cluster Display
Using the Instrument Cluster DisplayControls.......................................................143
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen...............143
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen.............144
Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen.........................................................................144
Customizing the Instrument ClusterDisplay - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen.........................................................................144
Personalized Settings
Changing the Language............................145
Changing the Measurement Unit..........145
Changing the Temperature Unit............145
Changing the Tire Pressure Unit............145
Trip Computer
Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen................................146
Accessing the Trip Computer - VehiclesWith: 12 Inch Screen...............................146
Resetting the Trip Computer..................146
Trip Data.........................................................146
Head Up Display
What Is the Head Up Display..................147
Switching the Head Up Display On andOff..................................................................147
Head Up Display Settings.........................147
Head Up Display – Troubleshooting.........................................................................148
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start................................149
Remote Start Precautions.......................149
Remote Start Limitations........................149
4
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMTable of Contents
Page 10 of 738
How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work.............................................174
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions.........................................................................174
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations.........................................................................174
Rear Occupant Alert System Settings.........................................................................175
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators.........................................................................175
Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.....................................................176
Memory Function
What Is the Memory Function.................177
Memory Function Precautions................177
Locating the Memory Function Buttons..........................................................................177
Saving a Preset Position............................177
Recalling a Preset Position.......................177
Memory Function Videos..........................178
Garage Door Opener
Garage Door Opener Introduction.........179
Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies...............................................179
Programming the Garage Door Opener........................................................................180
Garage Door Opener AdditionalAssistance..................................................182
USB Ports
Locating the USB Ports.............................183
Playing Media Using the USB Port........183
Charging a Device........................................183
USB Ports Videos........................................184
Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet.........................185
Power Outlet Precautions........................185
Power Outlet Limitations.........................185
Locating the Power Outlets.....................185
Power Outlet Indicators............................186
Power Outlet Videos..................................186
Onboard Generator
What Is the Onboard Generator............187
Onboard Generator Precautions...........187
Locating the Outlets..................................188
Onboard Generator Indicators...............188
Switching the Outlets On and Off........189
What Is Utility Idle Mode..........................190
Switching Utility Idle Mode On and Off........................................................................190
What Is Generator Mode..........................190
Switching Generator Mode On and Off........................................................................190
Resetting Ground Fault Detection........190
Onboard Generator – Troubleshooting..........................................................................191
Center Console Work Surface
Using the Center Console Work Surface.........................................................................193
Center Console Work Surface –Troubleshooting......................................194
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger.........................................................................195
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions.........................................................................195
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger.........................................................................195
Charging a Wireless Device.....................195
Wireless Accessory Charger Videos......196
Storage
Cup Holders...................................................197
Glove Compartment...................................197
Center Console.............................................198
Under Seat Storage....................................198
6
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMTable of Contents
Page 11 of 738
Glasses Holder.............................................201
Starting and Stopping theEngine
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Precautions...............................................202
Ignition Switch.............................................202
Push Button Ignition Switch...................203
Starting the Engine....................................203
Engine Block Heater..................................205
Stopping the Engine.................................206
Idle Timer.......................................................207
Automatic Engine Stop...........................208
Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition......................................................209
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting.....................................209
Starting and Stopping the Engine Videos.........................................................................213
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions.............214
Fuel Quality....................................................214
Running Out of Fuel....................................217
Refueling.........................................................218
Fuel Tank Capacity....................................220
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting........................................................................220
Diesel Particulate Filter
What Is the Diesel Particulate Filter......221
How Does the Diesel Particulate FilterWork..............................................................221
Diesel Particulate Filter Precautions.........................................................................221
Diesel Particulate Filter Requirements........................................................................222
Diesel Particulate Filter ManualRegeneration............................................222
Diesel Particulate Filter –Troubleshooting......................................224
Selective Catalytic ReductionSystem
What Is the Selective CatalyticReduction System..................................226
How Does the Selective CatalyticReduction System Work......................226
Selective Catalytic Reduction SystemPrecautions...............................................226
Selective Catalytic Reduction SystemRequirements..........................................228
Selective Catalytic Reduction SystemGuidelines..................................................228
Filling the Selective Catalytic ReductionSystem Tank.............................................228
Checking the Selective CatalyticReduction System Status...................230
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Capacity andSpecification............................................230
Selective Catalytic Reduction System –Troubleshooting......................................230
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter............233
Catalytic Converter Precautions...........233
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................................................233
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions........................................................................234
Automatic Transmission Positions......234
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear..............235
Automatic Transmission PositionIndicators...................................................235
Manually Shifting Gears...........................235
Using Progressive Range Selection......236
Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings....................................................236
Power Take-Off...........................................236
Four-Wheel Drive
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work......238
7
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMTable of Contents
Page 12 of 738
Four-Wheel Drive Precautions..............239
Four-Wheel Drive Limitations................239
Switching Four-Wheel Drive On and Off........................................................................240
Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode.....241
Four-Wheel Drive Modes.........................242
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators...................242
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity andSpecification............................................242
Four-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting........................................................................242
Electronic Locking Differential
What Is the Electronic LockingDifferential................................................245
How Does the Electronic LockingDifferential Work.....................................245
Electronic Locking DifferentialPrecautions...............................................245
Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x4.............245
Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - 4x2..............247
Electronic Locking Differential Indicators........................................................................247
Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting.....................................248
Brakes
Brake Precautions......................................249
Anti-Lock Braking System......................249
Brake Over Accelerator.............................249
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir......249
Checking the Brake Fluid.........................249
Brake Fluid Specification.........................250
Brakes – Troubleshooting.......................250
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake.......253
Applying the Electric Parking Brake......253
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency................................................253
Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake............................................................253
Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake...........................................254
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning........................................................................254
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge........................................................254
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting........................................................................254
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake –Precautions...............................................256
Using the Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake........................................................................256
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake Indicators........................................................................257
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake Gauge.....257
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake –Troubleshooting......................................257
Diesel Engine Exhaust Brake Videos........................................................................257
Reverse Brake Assist
What Is Reverse Brake Assist.................258
How Does Reverse Brake Assist Work........................................................................258
Reverse Brake Assist Precautions........258
Switching Reverse Brake Assist On andOff................................................................259
Overriding Reverse Brake Assist...........259
Reverse Brake Assist Indicators............259
Reverse Brake Assist – Troubleshooting.......................................................................260
Cross Traffic Braking
What Is Cross Traffic Braking.................262
8
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMTable of Contents
Page 14 of 738
Parking Aid Indicators...............................285
Parking Aids – Troubleshooting............285
Parking Aids Videos...................................286
Rear View Camera
What Is the Rear View Camera..............287
Rear View Camera Precautions.............287
Locating the Rear View Camera............287
Rear View Camera Guide Lines.............288
Rear View Camera Settings...................288
Rear View Camera Videos......................289
360 Degree Camera
What Is the 360 Degree Camera.........290
How Does the 360 Degree Camera Work.......................................................................290
360 Degree Camera Precautions........290
Locating the 360 Degree Cameras......290
360 Degree Camera Guide Lines..........291
360 Degree Camera Settings................292
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control..............................294
Switching Cruise Control On and Off........................................................................294
Setting the Cruise Control Speed........294
Canceling the Set Speed.........................295
Resuming the Set Speed.........................295
Cruise Control Indicators.........................295
Adaptive Cruise Control
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work.................................296
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions........................................................................296
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations........................................................................297
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Onand Off.......................................................299
Adaptive Cruise Control AutomaticCancellation.............................................299
Setting the Adaptive Cruise ControlSpeed.........................................................299
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap.......................................................................300
Canceling the Set Speed..........................301
Resuming the Set Speed..........................301
Overriding the Set Speed........................302
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators......303
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Controlto Cruise Control.....................................303
Lane Centering............................................303
Predictive Speed Assist...........................306
Predictive Speed Assist –Troubleshooting.....................................308
Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting.....................................309
Adaptive Cruise Control Videos.............310
Drive Mode Control
What Is Drive Mode Control......................311
How Does Drive Mode Control Work..........................................................................311
Selecting a Drive Mode...............................311
Drive Modes...................................................312
Drive Mode Control – Troubleshooting.........................................................................314
Speed Limiter
How Does the Speed Limiter Work......316
Switching the Speed Limiter On and Off.........................................................................316
Setting the Speed Limit............................316
Changing the Set Speed Limit...............316
Canceling the Set Speed Limit...............316
Resuming the Set Speed Limit..............316
Intentionally Exceeding the Set SpeedLimit..............................................................316
Speed Limiter Indicators...........................316
Speed Limiter Audible Warnings...........316
10
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMTable of Contents
Page 15 of 738
Lane Keeping System
What Is the Lane Keeping System........317
How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork..............................................................317
Lane Keeping System Precautions........317
Lane Keeping System Limitations.........317
Switching the Lane Keeping System Onand Off........................................................318
Switching the Lane Keeping SystemMode............................................................318
Alert Mode......................................................318
Aid Mode.........................................................319
Alert and Aid Mode.....................................319
Lane Keeping System Indicators..........320
Blind Spot Assist........................................320
Blind Spot Assist with Trailer Coverage........................................................................322
Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting........................................................................324
Lane Keeping System Videos................326
Blind Spot InformationSystem
What Is Blind Spot Information System.........................................................................327
How Does Blind Spot InformationSystem Work.............................................327
Blind Spot Information SystemPrecautions...............................................327
Blind Spot Information SystemLimitations.................................................327
Blind Spot Information SystemRequirements...........................................327
Locating the Blind Spot InformationSystem Sensors......................................328
Blind Spot Information System WithTrailer Coverage......................................328
Blind Spot Information SystemIndicators...................................................330
Blind Spot Information System –Troubleshooting.......................................331
Blind Spot Information System Videos.........................................................................331
Exit Warning
What is Exit Warning.................................332
How Does Exit Warning Work................332
Exit Warning Precautions.........................332
Exit Warning Limitations..........................332
Exit Warning Indicators.............................333
Switching Exit Warning On and Off......333
Locating the Exit Warning Sensors......333
Exit Warning - Troubleshooting............334
Cross Traffic Alert
What Is Cross Traffic Alert.......................335
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work......335
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions..............335
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations...............335
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off........................................................................336
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off........................................................................336
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors........................................................................336
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators...................337
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting........................................................................337
Pre-Collision Assist
What Is Pre-Collision Assist...................338
How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work........................................................................338
Pre-Collision Assist Precautions..........338
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations............339
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On andOff................................................................340
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors.........................................................................341
Distance Indication.....................................341
Distance Alert...............................................342
Automatic Emergency Braking..............342
Evasive Steering Assist.............................343
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting........................................................................343
11
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMTable of Contents
Page 16 of 738
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
12
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMTable of Contents
Page 21 of 738
Accessing Apps............................................575
Enabling Apps on an iOS Device...........575
Enabling Apps on an Android Device........................................................................575
Switching Apple CarPlay On and Off........................................................................576
Switching Android Auto On and Off.....576
Personal Profiles
How Do Personal Profiles Work.............577
Enabling or Disabling Personal Profiles.........................................................................577
Creating a Personal Profile......................577
Linking or Unlinking a Personal Profile.........................................................................577
Selecting a Personal Profile....................578
Deleting a Personal Profile......................578
Navigation
Connected Navigation..............................579
Accessing Navigation................................579
Navigation Map Updates.........................579
Adjusting the Map......................................579
Live Traffic.....................................................579
Setting a Destination................................579
Waypoints.....................................................580
Route Guidance..........................................580
Trailer Towing Navigation.........................581
Vehicle Software Updates
Vehicle Software Updates......................582
Software Update Settings......................582
Software Update Indicators...................583
Vehicle System Reset
Performing a System Reset...................584
Accessories
Accessories...................................................585
Auxiliary Switches
Locating the Auxiliary Switches...........586
Locating the Auxiliary Switch Wiring.......................................................................586
Identifying the Auxiliary Switch Wiring........................................................................587
Auxiliary Switches Videos.......................588
Ford Protect
What Is Ford Protect.................................589
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information -Diesel...........................................................591
General Maintenance Information -Gasoline.....................................................594
Normal Scheduled Maintenance - Diesel........................................................................597
Normal Scheduled Maintenance -Gasoline....................................................600
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance - Diesel...........................603
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance - Gasoline......................608
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........612
Customer Information
Rollover Warning.........................................623
The Better Business Bureau Auto LineProgram.....................................................623
The Mediation and Arbitration Program........................................................................624
Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual.......................................................624
Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates..........................................................625
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada........................................................................625
Radio Frequency Certification Labels........................................................................626
Perchlorate....................................................673
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................................................673
17
2023 Super Duty (TFH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202211, DOMTable of Contents