Ford F-150 (2018 year). Manual - part 17

All personal codes erase and only the
factory-set five-digit code will work.

Anti-Scan Feature

The keypad will go into an anti-scan mode
if you enter the wrong code seven times
(35 consecutive button presses). This
mode disables the keypad for one minute
and the keypad lamp will flash.

The anti-scan feature will turn off after:
•

One minute of keypad inactivity.

•

Pressing the unlock button on the
remote control.

•

Switching the ignition on.

•

Unlocking the vehicle using intelligent
access.

Unlocking and Locking the Doors

To Unlock the Driver Door

Enter the factory-set five-digit code or your
personal code.  You must press each
number within five seconds of each other.
The interior lamps illuminate.

Note: All doors unlock if you disable the
two-stage unlocking feature.  See General
Information (page 111).

To Unlock All Doors

Enter the factory-set code or your personal
code, then press 3·4 control within five
seconds.

To Lock All Doors

Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the same
time with the driver door closed. You do
not need to enter the keypad code first.

TAILGATE LOCK

The tailgate lock can help prevent theft of
the tailgate.

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Insert the ignition key into the tailgate lock.
Turn it to the left to lock the tailgate. Turn
it to the right to unlock the tailgate.

MANUAL TAILGATE

 (If Equipped)

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1.

Unlock the tailgate.

2. Pull up on the manual tailgate handle

to release the tailgate.

ELECTRONIC TAILGATE

 (If

Equipped)

WARNING

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a crash, people riding in

these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride
in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and safety belts. Make
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and properly using a safety belt. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death.

The electronic tailgate release will not
operate when:
•

The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.

•

The vehicle speed is at or above 3 mph
(5 km/h).

With the Remote Control

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Press the remote control button
twice within three seconds.

With the Outside Control Button

1.

Unlock the vehicle with the remote
control or power door unlock control.
If an intelligent access transmitter is
within 3 ft (1 m) of the tailgate, the
tailgate will unlock when you press the
tailgate release button.

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2. Press the button in the top of the

tailgate handle.

3. Push the tailgate up to close the

tailgate.

Note: The electronic tailgate is not a
powered tailgate. The use of a tonneau
cover or other aftermarket accessories,
freezing conditions or being parked downhill
may stop your tailgate from opening
automatically after it is unlatched. You may
need to pull the handle to open the tailgate
if the tailgate does not automatically lower
after being unlatched.

REMOVING THE TAILGATE

WARNING

Always properly secure cargo to
prevent shifting cargo or cargo falling
from the vehicle. Failure to do so

could result in compromised vehicle
stability and serious personal injury to
vehicle occupants or others.

You can remove the tailgate for more
loading room.

Note: Skip to Step 4 if your vehicle does
not have power door locks.

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1.

Locate and disconnect the power door
locks in-line connector. It is under the
pickup box on the right-hand side of
the vehicle near the spare tire.

2. There is a protective cap in the glove

box. Install it on the in-line connector
that remains under the pickup box.

3. Partially lower the tailgate. Carefully

feed the tailgate harness up through
the gap between the pickup box and
the bumper and place it out of the way
under the pickup box.

4. Lower the tailgate.

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5. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the

spring clip on each connector past the
head of the support screw. Disconnect
the cable.

6. Disconnect the other cable.

7.

Lift the tailgate to 45° from horizontal.

8. Lift the right side off its hinge.

9. Lift the tailgate to 80° from horizontal.

10.

Remove the tailgate from the left side
hinge by sliding it to the right.

Reverse the steps to reinstall the tailgate.

TAILGATE STEP

 (If Equipped)

Use the step to make entering the truck
bed easier.

To reduce the risk of falling:
•

Only operate the step when your
vehicle is on a level surface.

•

Only operate the step in areas with
sufficient lighting.

•

Always open the step panel to widen
the step.

•

Always use the grab handle when
climbing on the step.

•

Do not use the step with bare feet.

•

Make sure the step is clean before use.

•

Keep the step load, you plus the load,
below 350 lb (159 kg).

Opening the Step

Note: Make sure to close and fully latch the
step before moving your vehicle. Never drive
with the step or grab handle open.

1.

Lower the tailgate.

2. Push the button in the center of the

step molding. The step will pop out
slightly.

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3. Pull the step out fully. Lower the step

to its lowest position.

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4. Pull the yellow handle stop backward

out of the tailgate.

5. Rotate the handle up from horizontal

to vertical until you hear a click. You
have locked the handle in place.

Note: Do not tow with the step or grab
handle.

Replace the slip resistance tape or grab
handle molding if it appears worn or
damaged.

Closing the Step

1.

Press handle button 1 to lower the
telescoping handle extension, and then
press button 2 to release the handle.
Rotate the handle down from vertical
to horizontal.