Instrument Cluster -> Display and Settings for Your Ford F 150 Light Truck 2023

Instrument Cluster  
FUEL GAUGE LIMITATIONS  
The fuel gauge may not provide an  
accurate reading when your vehicle is on  
an incline.  
TRANSMISSION FLUID  
TEMPERATURE GAUGE  
Indicates the transmission fluid  
temperature.  
Special operating conditions can cause  
higher than normal operating  
temperatures. See Special Operating  
Conditions Scheduled Maintenance  
(page 673).  
LOCATING THE FUEL FILLER  
DOOR  
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump  
symbol indicates on which side of your  
vehicle the fuel filler door is located.  
Note: This is a configurable gauge.  
WHAT IS THE LOW FUEL  
REMINDER  
TURBO BOOST GAUGE (IF  
EQUIPPED)  
A low fuel level reminder displays and  
sounds when the distance to empty  
reaches 75 mi (120 km) to empty for  
MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi  
(40 km), 12 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)  
for all vehicle keys.  
Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at  
different fuel gauge positions depending on  
fuel economy conditions. This variation is  
normal.  
Indicates the amount of manifold air  
pressure in the engine.  
Note: This is a configurable gauge.  
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT  
CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS  
Warning lamps alert you to a vehicle  
condition that could become serious.  
Some lamps illuminate when you start  
your vehicle to make sure they work. If any  
lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,  
refer to the respective system warning  
lamp for further information.  
WHAT IS DISTANCE TO EMPTY  
Indicates the approximate distance your  
vehicle can travel on the fuel remaining in  
the tank. Changes in driving pattern can  
cause the value to not only decrease but  
also increase or stay constant for periods  
of time.  
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  
WARNING LAMPS  
Anti-Lock Brake System  
ENGINE COOLANT  
TEMPERATURE GAUGE  
If it illuminates when you are  
driving, this indicates a  
Indicates the engine coolant temperature.  
malfunction. Your vehicle  
continues to have normal braking without  
the anti-lock brake system function. Have  
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.  
ENGINEOILPRESSUREGAUGE  
Indicates the engine oil pressure.  
Note: This is a configurable gauge.  
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Instrument Cluster  
Battery  
Fasten Seatbelt  
It illuminates when you switch  
It illuminates and a tone sounds  
the ignition on.  
until you fasten the seatbelts.  
If it illuminates when the engine  
is running, this indicates your vehicle  
requires service. Have your vehicle  
checked as soon as possible.  
Hood Ajar  
It illuminates when the ignition  
is on and the hood is not  
completely closed.  
Brake System  
It illuminates when you apply the  
Limited Performance  
parking brake and the ignition is  
Illuminates if your vehicle has  
on. If it illuminates when your  
limited performance due to a  
cold or hot battery. Drive with  
vehicle is moving, make sure the  
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parking brake is released. If the  
caution. Keep your vehicle connected to  
a charging system when not in use to  
maintain battery temperature.  
parking brake is released, this  
indicates low brake fluid level or the brake  
system requires service. Have your vehicle  
checked as soon as possible.  
Low Fuel Level  
Note: Indicators may vary depending on  
region.  
It illuminates when the fuel level  
is low.  
Diesel Exhaust Fluid  
Illuminates when the diesel  
Low Tire Pressure  
exhaust fluid is low,  
contaminated or the system  
It illuminates when your tire  
requires service.  
pressure is low. If illuminated,  
check your tire pressure as soon  
as possible. If it begins to flash at anytime,  
have the system checked as soon as  
possible.  
Door Ajar  
It illuminates when you switch  
the ignition on and remains on if  
any door is open.  
Low Washer Fluid Level  
Electric Parking Brake  
It illuminates when the washer  
fluid is low.  
It illuminates or flashes when the  
electric parking brake requires  
service.  
Oil Pressure  
It illuminates when the engine  
Engine Coolant Temperature  
oil pressure is low.  
If it illuminates, safely stop your  
vehicle and switch the vehicle  
off.  
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Instrument Cluster  
Powertrain Malfunction, Reduced  
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER  
INDICATORS  
Adaptive Cruise Control  
Power, Electronic Throttle Control,  
Check 4X4  
Illuminates when the powertrain  
or four-wheel drive require  
See Adaptive Cruise Control  
service. Have the system  
(page 342).  
checked as soon as possible.  
Automatic High Beam  
Malfunction Indicator Lamp  
See Automatic High Beam  
It illuminates when the ignition  
Control Indicators (page 154).  
is on and the engine is off, this is  
normal. If it illuminates when the  
engine is on this indicates the emission  
control system requires service. If it flashes,  
have your vehicle checked immediately.  
See Emission Law (page 747). See  
Starting and Stopping the Engine  
Warning Lamps (page 240).  
Auto Hold Active  
See Auto Hold (page 305).  
Auto Hold Unavailable  
Stop Safely  
See Auto Hold (page 305).  
Illuminates if an electrical  
component requires service or a  
failure that causes your vehicle  
Auto-Start-Stop  
to shutdown or enter into a limited  
operating mode.  
See Auto-Start-Stop (page  
248).  
Tailgate Ajar  
Blind Spot Monitor  
It illuminates when the ignition  
is on and the tailgate is not  
See Blind Spot Information  
completely closed.  
System (page 382).  
Water in Fuel  
BlueCruise  
It illuminates when the fuel and  
water separator has a significant  
quantity of water in it and  
See BlueCruise (page 356).  
requires immediate draining.  
Cruise Control  
See Cruise Control (page 340).  
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT  
CLUSTER INDICATORS  
Indicators notify you of various features  
that are active on your vehicle.  
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Instrument Cluster  
Electronic Locking Differential  
Ready to Drive  
See Electronic Locking  
See Hybrid Electric Vehicle  
Differential (page 284).  
Information (page 244).  
Four-Wheel Drive  
Reverse Brake Assist  
See Four-Wheel Drive (page  
See Reverse Braking Assist  
274).  
(page 297).  
E181778  
E181781  
E181779  
E181780  
Stability Control and Traction  
Control  
See Traction Control (page  
307). See Stability Control  
(page 309).  
Note: Some indicators appear different  
depending on vehicle options.  
Turn Signal Lamps  
Front Airbag  
See Airbags (page 73).  
E1
See Using the Turn Signal  
Lamps (page 148).  
Tow Haul  
Front Fog Lamp  
See Towing a Trailer (page 418).  
See Using the Front Fog  
E
Lamps (page 150).  
High Beam  
See Using the High Beam  
Headlamps (page 147).  
Hill Descent  
See Hill Descent Control (page  
318).  
Lamps On  
See Exterior Lighting Control  
(page 147).  
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