Get Engine and Powertrain Guide for Ford F 150 Light Truck 2023

Storage

Upper Glove Compartment(If

CUP HOLDERS

Equipped)

CUP HOLDER PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Use caution when

stowing items or hot drinks in the cup

holders. Items could become loose or

spill during hard braking, acceleration or

crashes. Failure to follow this instruction

could result in personal injury.

GLOVE COMPARTMENT

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The glove compartment is on the

instrument panel.

OPENING THE GLOVE

COMPARTMENT

Lower Glove Compartment

Upper Glove Compartment

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Pull the latch to the left to open.

Push the button on the instrument panel

to open.

LOCKING THE GLOVE

COMPARTMENT

You can lock lower glove compartment

using the key.

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Storage

Locking the Front Under Seat

A

Storage

B

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A

B

Unlock.

Lock.

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UNDER SEAT STORAGE

1. Use the key in the remote control to

unlock.

LOCATING THE UNDER SEAT

STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Front Under Seat Storage

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2. Press the latch to release the cushion.

Lift the latch to access the storage

compartment under the center seat

cushion.

3. Lift the cushion to access the storage

compartment.

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Storage

Rear Under Seat Storage

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Lift the rear seat to access the under seat

storage bin.

Locking the Rear Under Seat

Storage

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2. Lift the front and side panels to expand

and lock them in place.

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1. Lift the rear seat to access under seat

storage bin.

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Storage

4. To collapse, release the lever, push

down to the stowed position and fold

in the side and front panels.

Note: Make sure the storage divider is not

locked into place when collapsing. Push the

button to release the divider door and swing

to stowed position on front wall.

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The locking key is in the key fob. Turn the

key to lock or unlock the cushion.

GLASSES HOLDER

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3. Lock the panels in an open position.

LOCATINGTHEGLASSESHOLDER

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The glasses holder is in the overhead

console.

Press near the rear edge of the door to

open it.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

If you stop your vehicle and leave the

STARTING AND STOPPING

engine idling for long periods, we

recommend that you do one of the

following:

THE ENGINE – PRECAUTIONS

•

Open the windows at least 1 in

WARNING: Extended idling at high

engine speeds can produce very high

temperatures in the engine and exhaust

system, creating the risk of fire or other

damage.

(2.5 cm).

•

Set your climate control to outside air.

IGNITION SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNING: Do not park, idle or

drive your vehicle on dry grass or other

dry ground cover. The emission system

heats up the engine compartment and

exhaust system, creating the risk of fire.

WARNING: Do not start the engine

in a closed garage or in other enclosed

areas. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Always

open the garage door before you start

the engine. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in personal injury

or death.

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WARNING: Do not use starting

fluid, for example ether, in the air intake

system. Such fluid could cause

immediate explosive damage to the

engine and possible personal injury.

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WARNING: Exhaust leaks may

result in entry of harmful and potentially

lethal fumes into the passenger

Switching the Ignition Off

Turn the key to position 0.

compartment. If you smell exhaust

fumes inside your vehicle, have your

vehicle inspected immediately. Do not

drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

Switching the Ignition to

Accessory Mode

Turn the key to position I. Electrical

accessories, for example the radio, operate

without the engine running.

The powertrain control system meets all

Canadian interference-causing equipment

standard requirements regulating the

impulse electrical field or radio noise.

Switching the Ignition On

Turn the key to position II. All electrical

circuits and accessories are operational

and the warning lamps and indicators

illuminate.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

PUSH BUTTON IGNITION

STARTING THE ENGINE

SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)

STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE -

VEHICLES WITHOUT: PUSH

BUTTON START

Before starting your vehicle, check the

following:

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•

Make sure that the headlamps and

electrical accessories are off.

Switching the Ignition Off

•

Make sure that the parking brake is on.

When the ignition is on or in accessory

mode, press the push button ignition

switch once without your foot on the brake

pedal.

Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P).

1. Fully press the brake pedal.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

Switching the Ignition to

Accessory Mode

When the ignition is off, press the push

button ignition switch once without your

foot on the brake pedal.

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All electrical circuits and accessories are

operational and the warning lamps and

indicators illuminate.

Note: Your vehicle has a battery saver

feature that shuts your vehicle off when it

detects a certain amount of battery drain,

or after approximately 30 minutes of

inactivity in accessory mode.

2. Turn the key to position III.

Note: The engine may continue cranking

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

Note: The engine takes longer to start at

lower temperatures. It may crank for several

seconds when very cold.

Note: The system may not function if the

remote control is close to metal objects or

electronic devices, for example keys or a cell

phone.

Note: You need a valid key inside your

vehicle to switch the ignition on and start

the engine.

STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE -

VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON

START

Before starting your vehicle, check the

following:

•

Make sure that the headlamps and

electrical accessories are off.

•

Make sure that the parking brake is on.

Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P).

1. Fully press the brake pedal.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

STARTING A HYBRID ELECTRIC

VEHICLE SYSTEM - VEHICLES

WITH: PUSH BUTTON START

Before starting your vehicle, check the

following:

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•

Make sure the headlamps and

2. Press the push button ignition switch.

electrical accessories are off.

Note: The engine may continue cranking

•

Make sure the parking brake is on.

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

Make sure the transmission is in park

Note: The engine takes longer to start at

lower temperatures. It may crank for several

seconds when very cold.

(P).

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

1. Fully press the brake pedal.

STARTING A HYBRID ELECTRIC

VEHICLE SYSTEM - VEHICLES

WITHOUT: PUSH BUTTON START

Before starting your vehicle, check the

following:

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•

Make sure that the headlamps and

electrical accessories are off.

Make sure that the parking brake is on.

2. Press the push button ignition switch.

When you start your vehicle, a

•

green indicator light appears in

Make sure that the transmission is in

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the instrument cluster letting you

park (P).

know that your vehicle is ready for driving.

Since your vehicle is equipped with a silent

key start, the engine may not start when

your vehicle starts.

1. Fully press the brake pedal.

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

When the engine starts for the first time

on your drive, the idle speed increases, this

helps to warm up the engine. If the engine

idle speed does not slow down, have your

vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.

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2. Turn the key to position III.

The system does not function if:

Note: The green ready indicator illuminates

letting you know that your vehicle is ready

for driving. Since your vehicle is equipped

with a silent key start, the engine may not

start when your vehicle starts.

•

The passive key frequencies are

jammed.

•

The key battery has no charge.

When the engine starts for the first time

on your drive, the idle speed increases, this

helps to warm up the engine. If the engine

idle speed does not slow down, have your

vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

We recommend that you do the following

for a safe and correct operation:

RESTARTING THE ENGINE AFTER

STOPPING IT - VEHICLES WITH:

PUSH BUTTON START

The system allows you to start the engine

within 10 seconds of switching it off, even

if it does not detect a valid passive key.

•

Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord

that is product certified by

Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) or

Canadian Standards Association

(CSA). This extension cord must be

suitable for use outdoors, in cold

temperatures, and be clearly marked

Suitable for Use with Outdoor

Appliances. Do not use an indoor

extension cord outdoors. This could

result in an electric shock or become a

fire hazard.

Within 10 seconds of switching the engine

off, fully press the brake pedal and press

the push button ignition switch. After 10

seconds, you can no longer start the engine

if the system does not detect a valid

passive key.

When you start the engine, it remains

running until you press the push button

ignition switch, even if your vehicle does

not detect a valid passive key. If you open

and close a door when the engine is

running, the system searches for a valid

passive key.

•

Use as short an extension cord as

possible.

•

Do not use multiple extension cords.

Make sure that when in operation, the

extension cord plug and engine block

heater cord plug connections are free

and clear of water. This could cause an

electric shock or fire.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER(IF

•

If the engine block heater cord is under

the hood, do not remove the wiring

from its original location. Do not close

the hood on the extension wiring.

EQUIPPED)

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

PRECAUTIONS

•

Park your vehicle in a clean area, clear

of combustible materials.

Firmly connect the engine block heater

cord and the extension cord.

Check the extension cord for heat

anywhere when the system has been

operating for approximately 30

minutes.

WARNING: Failure to follow engine

block heater instructions could result in

property damage or serious personal

injury.

WARNING: Do not use your heater

with ungrounded electrical systems or

two-pronged adapters. There is a risk of

electrical shock.

•

Unplug and properly stow the system

before starting and driving your vehicle.

The protective cover seals the

terminals of the engine block heater

cord plug when not in use.

Check the engine block heater system

for proper operation before winter.

WARNING: Do not fully close the

hood, or allow it to drop under its own

weight when using the engine block

heater. This could damage the power

cable and may cause an electrical short

resulting in fire, injury and property

damage.

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HOW DOES THE ENGINE BLOCK

HEATER WORK

The engine block heater warms the engine

coolant. This allows the climate control

system to quickly respond. The equipment

includes a heater element installed in the

engine block and a wire harness. You can

connect the system to a grounded 110 volt

AC electrical source.

Note: The engine block heater is most

effective when outdoor temperatures are

below 0°F (-18°C).

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4. Turn the key to position 0.

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN

YOUR VEHICLE IS STATIONARY -

VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON

START

1. Shift into park (P).

2. Apply the parking brake.

USING THE ENGINE BLOCK

HEATER

Make sure the receptacle terminals are

clean and dry prior to use. Clean them with

a dry cloth if necessary.

3. Wait until the engine reaches idle

speed.

The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours

of energy per hour of use. The system does

not have a thermostat. It achieves

maximum temperature after

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approximately three hours of operation.

Using the engine block heater longer than

three hours does not improve system

performance and unnecessarily uses

electricity.

4. Press the push button ignition switch.

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN

YOUR VEHICLE IS MOVING -

VEHICLES WITHOUT: PUSH

BUTTON START

STOPPING THE ENGINE

WARNING: Switching off the

engine when your vehicle is still moving

results in a significant decrease in

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN

YOUR VEHICLE IS STATIONARY -

VEHICLES WITHOUT: PUSH

BUTTON START

1. Shift into park (P).

2. Apply the parking brake.

braking assistance. Higher effort is

required to apply the brakes and to stop

your vehicle. A significant decrease in

steering assistance could also occur. The

steering does not lock, but higher effort

3. Wait until the engine reaches idle

speed.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

could be required to steer your vehicle.

When you switch the ignition off, some

electrical circuits, for example airbags,

also turn off. If you unintentionally switch

the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and

restart the engine.

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1. Press and hold the push button ignition

switch until the engine stops, or press

it three times within two seconds.

2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

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3. Shift into park (P).

4. Apply the parking brake.

1. Turn the key to position 0.

2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to

POLICE ENGINE IDLE -

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

3. Shift into park (P).

4. Apply the parking brake.

VEHICLESWITH:POLICEPACK

WHAT IS POLICE ENGINE IDLE

STOPPING THE ENGINE WHEN

YOUR VEHICLE IS MOVING -

VEHICLES WITH: PUSH BUTTON

START

This allows you to leave the engine running

and prevents your vehicle from

unauthorized use when you are outside of

your vehicle.

HOW DOES POLICE ENGINE IDLE

WORK

When you remove the key from the ignition,

the engine remains idling.

WARNING: Switching off the

engine when your vehicle is still moving

results in a significant decrease in

braking assistance. Higher effort is

required to apply the brakes and to stop

your vehicle. A significant decrease in

steering assistance could also occur. The

steering does not lock, but higher effort

could be required to steer your vehicle.

When you switch the ignition off, some

electrical circuits, for example airbags,

also turn off. If you unintentionally switch

the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and

restart the engine.

Switching the System On

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1. With your vehicle running and the

HOW DOES AUTOMATIC ENGINE

STOP WORK

transmission in park (P), press the

police idle button on the instrument

panel. See Instrument Cluster

Indicators (page 173). An indicator

lamp illuminates to confirm the system

is on.

Automatic engine stop turns the engine

off. The ignition also turns off in order to

save battery power. Before the engine

shuts down, a message appears in the

information display showing a timer

counting down. If you do not intervene

within 30 seconds, the engine shuts down.

Another message appears in the

2. Switch the ignition off and remove the

key.

When the system is on:

information display to inform you that the

engine has shut down in order to save fuel.

Start your vehicle as you normally do.

•

The power window switches turn off

and the windows remain in their current

state.

Note: When the system is on, you can use

the key blade or the remote control to lock

and unlock your vehicle.

SWITCHING AUTOMATIC ENGINE

STOP ON AND OFF

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.

2. Press Vehicle Settings.

Switching the System Off

•

To disable Police Idle and keep the

engine running, insert key and turn to

the run position.

3. Switch 30min Max Idle on or off.

Note: You cannot permanently switch off

the automatic shutdown. If you switch it off,

it turns on each time you switch the ignition

on.

•

To disable Police Idle and turn the

engine off, press the police idle button

on the instrument panel.

Note: If you switch the system off before

switching the ignition to the run position,

your vehicle shuts down.

OVERRIDINGAUTOMATICENGINE

STOP

You can stop the engine shutdown, or reset

the timer, at any point before the

30-second countdown has expired by

doing any of the following:

AUTOMATIC ENGINE STOP -

VEHICLES WITH: KEYLESS

ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON

START

•

Pressing the brake pedal or accelerator

pedal.

•

Pressing the OK or RESET button

WHAT IS AUTOMATIC ENGINE

during the countdown.

STOP

Note: You cannot permanently switch off

the automatic engine shutdown feature.

When you switch it off temporarily, it turns

on at the next ignition cycle.

Automatic engine stop is a feature that

switches the engine off if it has been idling

for an extended period to help you save

fuel.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

ACCESSINGTHEPASSIVEKEY

BACKUP POSITION -

VEHICLES WITH: KEYLESS

ENTRY AND PUSH BUTTON

START

If you are unable to start your vehicle,

locate the backup slot in one of two

positions:

Vehicles with a center console:

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1. Raise the center console storage lid.

2. Place the remote control in the backup

slot with the buttons facing toward the

rear of the vehicle.

3. Press the brake pedal.

4. Press the push button ignition switch

to start the vehicle.

STARTING AND STOPPING

THE ENGINE –

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TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Remove the mat from the center

console cup holder.

2. Place the remote control in the backup

slot with the buttons facing toward the

rear of the vehicle.

STARTING AND STOPPING THE

ENGINE – WARNING LAMPS

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

3. Press the brake pedal.

If it illuminates when the engine

4. Press the push button ignition switch

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is running, the on-board

to start the vehicle.

diagnostics system is detecting

a malfunction of the vehicle emission

control system.

Vehicles without a center console:

If it flashes, engine misfire could be

occurring. Increased exhaust gas

temperatures could damage the catalytic

converter or other vehicle components.

Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration,

and have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

possible.

Powertrain Warning Lamp

If both lamps illuminate when the engine

If it illuminates when the engine

is running, stop your vehicle as soon as it

is safe to do so. Continuing to drive your

vehicle could cause reduced power or the

engine to stop. Switch the ignition off and

attempt to restart the engine. Have your

vehicle checked as soon as possible.

is running, this indicates a

powertrain or four-wheel drive

fault. If it flashes when you are driving,

immediately reduce the vehicle speed.

Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration,

and have your vehicle checked as soon as

STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Message

Action

Cranking Time Exceeded Displays if you exceed the starting time limit. You cannot

attempt to start the engine for 15 minutes. If you cannot start

the engine after 15 minutes passes, have your vehicle imme-

diately checked.

Starting System Fault

Displays if you are unable to start your vehicle with a correctly

coded key. The system has detected a fault that requires

service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

No Key Detected

Displays if the system does not detect a valid passive key.

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Starting and Stopping the Engine

STARTING AND STOPPING THE

ENGINE – FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS - VEHICLES

WITHOUT: PUSH BUTTON START

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Why is the engine idle speed high when

I am starting the engine?

3. Turn the key to position III and wait

The speed at which the engine idles

immediately after starting is optimized

to minimize vehicle emissions and

maximize cabin comfort and fuel

economy.

until the engine stops cranking.

4. Release the accelerator pedal.

5. Turn the key to position III.

STARTING AND STOPPING THE

ENGINE – FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS - VEHICLES WITH:

PUSH BUTTON START

Why does the engine not crank?

You can only attempt to start the

engine for a limited amount of time

before the starting system temporarily

disables. If you exceed the starting

time limit, a message may appear and

you cannot attempt to start the engine

for at least 15 minutes.

Why is the engine idle speed high when

I am starting the engine?

The speed at which the engine idles

immediately after starting is optimized

to minimize vehicle emissions and

maximize cabin comfort and fuel

economy.

Why do I experience different driving

characteristics?

If you disconnect the battery, your

vehicle may exhibit some unusual

driving characteristics for

Why does the engine not crank?

You can only attempt to start the

engine for a limited amount of time

before the starting system temporarily

disables. If you exceed the starting

time limit, a message may appear and

you cannot attempt to start the engine

for at least 15 minutes.

approximately 5 mi (8 km) after you

reconnect it. This is because the engine

management system must realign

itself with the engine. You can

disregard any unusual driving

characteristics during this period.

Why can I not start the engine?

Why do I experience different driving

If you cannot start the engine after 3

attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the

following:

characteristics?

If you disconnect the battery, your

vehicle may exhibit some unusual

driving characteristics for

1. Fully press the brake pedal or the

clutch pedal.

approximately 5 mi (8 km) after you

reconnect it. This is because the engine

management system must realign

itself with the engine. You can

disregard any unusual driving

Note: Make sure that the parking brake is

applied.

Note: Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P) or neutral (N).

characteristics during this period.

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

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Why can I not start the engine?

If you cannot start the engine after 3

attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the

following:

1. Fully press the brake pedal or the

clutch pedal.

Note: Make sure that the parking brake is

applied.

Note: Make sure that the transmission is in

park (P) or neutral (N).

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

3. Press the push button ignition switch.

Note: The engine cranks for a short period

of time and then it stops.

4. Release the accelerator pedal.

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5. Press the push button ignition switch.

Why does the system not detect a

passive key?

If the system does not detect a passive

key and you are unable to start the

engine, insert the passive key into the

backup position and press the push

button ignition switch to start the

engine. See Accessing the Passive

Key Backup Position (page 240).

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