Ford F-150 (2018 year). Manual - part 41

Type One

E244507

Type Two

E187577

1.

If your vehicle is equipped with Type
One, make sure to place the key
properly into the backup slot.

2. If your vehicle is equipped with Type

Two, make sure the buttons are facing
the rear of the vehicle and the key ring
up. Place the key into the backup slot.

3. With the key in this position, press the

brake pedal, and then the button to
switch on the engine.

Fast Restart

The fast restart feature allows you to
restart the engine within 20 seconds of
switching it off, even if a valid key is not
present.

Within 20 seconds of switching the engine
off, press the brake pedal and press the
button. After 20 seconds have expired, you
can no longer restart the engine without
the key present inside your vehicle.

Once the engine has started, it remains
running until you press the button, even if
the system does not detect a valid key. If
you open and close a door while the engine
is running, the system searches for a valid
key. You cannot restart the engine if the
system does not detect a valid key within
20 seconds.

Failure to Start

If you cannot start the engine after three
attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow this
procedure:

1.

Fully press the brake pedal.

2. Move the transmission selector lever

to position P.

3. Fully press the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

4. Start the engine.

Automatic Engine Shutdown

If your vehicle is equipped with a keyless
ignition, it has a feature that automatically
shuts down the engine if it has been idling
for an extended period. 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 from 30 seconds.
If you do not intervene within 30 seconds,
the engine shuts down. Another message
appears in the information display to
inform you that the engine has shut down
in order to save fuel. Start your vehicle as
you normally do.

Automatic Engine Shutdown Override

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.

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:

•

You can reset the timer by interacting
with your vehicle (such as pressing the
brake pedal or accelerator pedal).

•

You can temporarily switch off the
shutdown feature any time the ignition
is on (for the current ignition cycle
only). Use the information display to
do so.  See Information Displays
(page 111).

•

During the countdown before engine
shutdown, you are prompted to press
OK or RESET (depending on your type
of information display) to temporarily
switch the feature off (for the current
ignition cycle only).

Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary

Vehicles with an Ignition Key

1.

Move the transmission selector lever
to position P.

2. Turn the key to off.

3. Apply the parking brake.

Vehicles with Keyless Start

1.

Move the transmission selector lever
to position P.

2. Press the button once.

3. Apply the parking brake.

Note: This switches off the ignition, all
electrical circuits, warning lamps and
indicators.

Note: If the engine is idling for 30 minutes,
the ignition and engine automatically shut
down.

Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving

WARNING

Switching off the engine when the
vehicle is still moving will result in a
loss of brake and steering assistance.

The steering will not lock, but higher effort
will be required. When the ignition is
switched off, some electrical circuits,
including air bags, warning lamps and
indicators may also be off. If the ignition
was turned off accidentally, you can shift
into neutral (N) and re-start the engine.

Vehicles with an Ignition Key

1.

Move the transmission selector lever
to position N and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

2. When your vehicle has stopped, move

the transmission selector lever to
position P and turn the key to off.

3. Apply the parking brake.

Vehicles with Keyless Start

1.

Move the transmission selector lever
to position N and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

2. When your vehicle has stopped, move

the transmission selector lever to
position P.

3. Press and hold the button for one

second, or press it three times within
two seconds.

4. Apply the parking brake.

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes

WARNING

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.

Important Ventilating Information

If you stop your vehicle and leave the
engine idling for long periods, we
recommend that you do one of the
following:

•

Open the windows at least 1 in
(2.5 cm).

•

Set your climate control to outside air.

STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE

Read all starting instructions carefully
before you start your vehicle.

For temperatures below 32°F (0°C), the
use of the correct grade engine oil is
essential for proper operation. Refer to
Engine oil specifications for more
information.  See Capacities and
Specifications (page 418).

Your vehicle may be equipped with a cold
weather starting strategy that prevents
severe engine damage by assisting in
engine lubrication warm-up. In extremely
cold ambient temperatures, this strategy
activates and prevents the accelerator
pedal from being used for 30 seconds after
starting your vehicle. A message will
appear in the information display as your
vehicle warms up. By not allowing the
accelerator pedal to be used, the engine
oil is allowed to properly lubricate the
bearings preventing engine damage due
to lack of proper lubrication. After the 30
second warm-up period, the accelerator
pedal will be operational again and a
message will appear informing you the
vehicle is ok to drive.

When starting the engine in extremely cold
temperatures -15°F (-26°C), it is
recommended to allow the engine to idle
for several minutes before driving the
vehicle.

Before starting the engine check the
following:
•

Make sure all occupants have fastened
their seatbelts.

•

Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.

•

Make sure the parking brake is on.

•

Make sure the transmission is in park
(P).

Note: Do not press the accelerator during
starting.

Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug
System

The diesel engine glow system consists of:

•

Eight glow plugs (one per cylinder)

•

Glow Plug Control Module

•

Engine Coolant Temperature sensor

•

Barometric pressure sensor

•

Environmental temperature sensor

The powertrain and glow plug control
modules electronically control the glow
plug system. After you switch the ignition
on the glow plug control module
immediately energizes the glow plugs. The
glow plug control module using the engine
coolant temperature, barometric pressure
sensor and environmental temperature
sensor will determine how long the glow
plugs stay energized. The required time for
the glow plugs to be energized decreases
as the coolant temperature, barometric
pressure and environmental temperature
increase.

Automatic Engine Shutdown

If your vehicle is equipped with a keyless
ignition, it has a feature that automatically
shuts down the engine if it has been idling
for an extended period. 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 from 30 seconds.
If you do not intervene within 30 seconds,
the engine shuts down. Another message
appears in the information display to
inform you that the engine has shut down
in order to save fuel. Start your vehicle as
you normally do.

Cold Weather Starting

WARNINGS

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.

WARNINGS

Do not mix diesel with gasoline,
gasohol or alcohol. This could cause
an explosion.

It is recommended that the engine block
heater be used for starting when the
temperature is -9°F (-23°C) or colder.  See
Engine Block Heater (page 174).

When operating in cold weather,
Motorcraft® cetane improvers or
non-alcohol-based cetane improvers from
a reputable manufacturer may be used as
needed.

Do not crank the engine for more than 10
seconds as starter damage may occur. If
the engine fails to start, switch the ignition
off and wait 30 seconds before trying
again.

Switch the ignition on. Do not
start the engine until the
glow-plug indicator turns off.

When the glow plug pre-heat indicator
turns off, turn the key to start and release
the key as soon as the engine starts. After
starting the engine, the glow plugs may
remain on for a period. If you do not start
the engine before the glow plug activation
time ends, you will need to reset the glow
plugs by switching the ignition off. After
the engine starts, allow it to idle for about
15 seconds. This is to protect the engine.
Do not increase engine speed until the oil
pressure gauge indicates normal pressure.

Cold Weather Operation

Note: Idling in cold weather does not heat
the engine to its normal operating
temperature. Long periods of idling,
especially in cold weather, can cause a
buildup of deposits which can cause engine
damage.