Ford F-150 (2018 year). Manual - part 40

OVERHEAD CONSOLE

 (If Equipped)

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Press near the rear edge of the door to
open it.

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNINGS

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.

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.

Do not start the engine in a closed
garage or in other enclosed areas.
Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always

open the garage door before you start the
engine.

Exhaust leaks may result in entry of
harmful and potentially lethal fumes
into the passenger compartment. If

you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle inspected
immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.

If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for 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.

The powertrain control system meets all
Canadian interference-causing equipment
standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field or radio noise.

When you start the engine, avoid pressing
the accelerator pedal before and during
operation. Only use the accelerator pedal
when you have difficulty starting the
engine.

IGNITION SWITCH

 (If Equipped)

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A (off) - The ignition is off.

Note: When you switch the ignition off and
leave your vehicle, do not leave your key in
the ignition. This could cause your vehicle
battery to lose charge.

B (accessory) - Allows the electrical
accessories, such as the radio, to operate
while the engine is not running.

Note: Do not leave the ignition key in this
position for too long. This could cause your
vehicle battery to lose charge.

C (on) - All electrical circuits are
operational and the warning lamps and
indicators illuminate.

D (start) - Cranks the engine.

KEYLESS STARTING

 (If Equipped)

Note: The keyless starting system may not
function if the key is close to metal objects
or electronic devices such as cellular
phones.

Note: A valid key must be located inside
your vehicle to switch the ignition on and
start the engine.

Ignition Modes

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The keyless starting system has three
modes:

Off: Turns the ignition off.

•

Without applying the brake pedal,
press and release the button once
when the ignition is in the on mode, or
when the engine is running but the
vehicle is not moving.

On: All electrical circuits are operational
and the warning lamps and indicators
illuminate.

•

Without applying the brake pedal,
press and release the button once.

Start: Starts the vehicle. The engine may
not start when the vehicle starts.

•

Press the brake pedal, and then press
the button for any length of time. An
indicator light on the button illuminates
when then ignition is on and when the
engine starts.

STEERING WHEEL LOCK -
VEHICLES WITHOUT: PUSH
BUTTON START

 (If Equipped)

WARNING

Always check that the steering is
unlocked before attempting to move
your vehicle.

To lock the steering wheel:

1.

Remove the key from the ignition.

2. Rotate the steering wheel 180° from

the straight ahead position to engage
the lock.

To unlock the steering wheel:

1.

Insert the key in the ignition.

2. Turn the key to the on position.

Note: You may need to rotate the steering
wheel slightly to assist unlocking if there is
a steering wheel load applied.

STEERING WHEEL LOCK -
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH
BUTTON START

 (If Equipped)

Your vehicle has an electronically
controlled steering wheel lock that
automatically operates.

The steering wheel will lock shortly after
you have parked your vehicle and the
passive key is outside it or when you lock
your vehicle.

Note: The steering wheel will not lock when
the ignition is on or when your vehicle is
moving.

Unlocking the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel unlocks when the
system detects a valid passive key inside
your vehicle. If the steering wheel relocks,
switch the ignition on to unlock it.

Note: You may have to slightly rotate the
steering wheel to assist unlocking it.

STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE

When you start the engine, the idle speed
increases. This helps to warm up the
engine. If the engine idle speed does not
slow down automatically, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.

Note:  You can crank the engine for a total
of 60 seconds (without the engine starting)
before the starting system temporarily
disables.  The 60 seconds does not have to
be all at once.  For example, if you crank the
engine three times for 20 seconds each
time, without the engine starting, you
reached the 60-second time limit.  A
message appears in the information display
alerting you that you exceeded the cranking
time.  You cannot attempt to start the
engine for at least 15 minutes.  After 15
minutes, you are limited to a 15-second
engine cranking time.  You need to wait 60
minutes before you can crank the engine for
60 seconds again.

Before starting the engine, check the
following:
•

Make sure all occupants have fastened
their safety belts.

•

Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.

•

Make sure the parking brake is on.

•

Move the transmission selector lever
to position P.

•

Turn the ignition key to on. If your
vehicle is equipped with a keyless
ignition, see the following instructions.

Vehicles with an Ignition Key

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

1.

Fully depress the brake pedal.

2. Turn the key to start the engine.

Release the key when the engine starts.

Note: The engine may continue cranking
for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

Note: If you cannot start the engine on the
first try, wait for a short period and try again.

Vehicles with Keyless Start

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

Note: You must have your intelligent access
key in the vehicle in order to shift the
transmission out of position P.

1.

Fully depress the brake pedal.

2. Press the button.

The system does not function if:
•

The key frequencies are jammed.

•

The key battery has no charge.

If you are unable to start the engine, locate
the backup slot (A) in one of two positions: