Ford F-150 (2018 year). Manual - part 49

If the diesel particulate filter is near or at
saturation, a message requesting
permission to initiate filter cleaning
appears in the information display.  See
Information Messages (page 122).
Answer yes to this prompt and then follow
the next prompts regarding exhaust
position required to initiate operator
commanded regeneration. Be sure to
understand each prompt. If you are not
sure what is being asked by each prompt,
contact an authorized dealer. The display
confirms the operation has started and
when it has finished. You can also drive to
clean the filter.

When the system is at the point
of oversaturation, the service
engine warning lamp illuminates

and a message appears in the information
display. You cannot initiate filter cleaning.
You must have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible.

Once operator commanded regeneration
starts, engine speed increases to
approximately 2000 rpm and the cooling
fan speed increases. You will hear a
change in audible sound due to engine
speed and cooling fan speed increases.

It is not necessary to open the hood on the
engine compartment. Once operator
commanded regeneration completes, the
engine speed returns to normal idling. The
exhaust system remains very hot for
several minutes even after regeneration is
complete. Do not reposition the vehicle
over materials that could burn until the
exhaust system has had sufficient time to
cool. Depending on the amount of soot
collected by the diesel particulate filter,
ambient temperature and altitude,
operator commanded regeneration lasts
approximately 30 minutes.

Operator Commanded Regeneration
with Automatic Regeneration Control
(If Equipped)

If your vehicle is operated with significant
stationary operation, low speed drive
cycles less than 25 mph (40 km/h), short
drive cycles, drive time less than 15 minutes
or the vehicle does not fully warm up,
passive and active regeneration may not
sufficiently clean the diesel particulate
filter system. You can switch off automatic
regeneration until better driving conditions
are available, for example steady high
speed driving. You can then switch
automatic regeneration back on to clean
the diesel particulate filter.

Switching Automatic Regeneration
Control On and Off

To switch operator commanded
regeneration on and off, use the
information display control on the steering
wheel.  See Information Display Control
(page 85).  Scroll to the exhaust cleaning
message, a check in the box indicates the
feature is enabled, and unchecked
indicates the feature is disabled.

How to Interrupt or Cancel Operator
Commanded Regeneration

If you need to cancel the operator
commanded regeneration, pressing the
brake, accelerator or switching the engine
off stops the procedure. Depending on the
amount of time you allowed the operator
commanded regeneration to operate, soot
may not have had sufficient time to be fully
eliminated, but the exhaust system and
exhaust gas may still be hot. If you shut
your vehicle off during operator
commanded regeneration, you may notice
turbo flutter. This is a normal consequence
caused by shutting off a diesel engine
during boosted operation and is considered
normal.

Filter Service and Maintenance

Over time, a slight amount of ash builds
up in the diesel particulate filter, which is
not removed during the regeneration
process. The filter may need to be removed
for ash cleaning at approximately
120,000 mi (190,000 km) or it may need
to be replaced with a new or
remanufactured part. Actual mileage
varies depending on engine and vehicle
operating conditions. The filter may need
to be replaced with a new or
remanufactured part at approximately
250,000 mi (400,000 km). Actual
mileage varies depending on engine and
vehicle operating conditions.

If filter service is required, the
engine control system warning
lamp illuminates in the

information display.

If there are any issues with the
diesel particulate filter system,
the engine control system
warning lamp and a service
engine soon warning lamp
illuminate to inform you that

your vehicle requires service. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Resonator and Tailpipe Assembly
Maintenance

Aftermarket devices or modifications to
the exhaust system may reduce the
effectiveness of the exhaust system as
well as cause damage to the exhaust
system or engine. This may also degrade
vehicle performance and could lead to
engine damage that may not be covered
by the vehicle Warranty.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WARNINGS

Always fully apply the parking brake
and make sure you shift into park (P).
Failure to follow this instruction

could result in personal injury or death.

Do not use tow/haul or engine
braking when driving in icy or slippery
conditions as the increased braking

can cause the rear wheels to slide and your
vehicle to swing around with the possible
loss of vehicle control.

Note: Under certain conditions, you may
not be able to shift out of park (P) unless
the intelligent access key is inside the
vehicle.

Understanding the Shift Positions
of your Automatic Transmission

Console shifter

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Column shifter

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Note: The button on the gearshift lever can
be pressed to cycle through the available
drive modes. See Drive Control (page 265).

Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:

1.

Fully press down on the brake pedal.

2. Move the gearshift lever into the

desired gear.

3. When you are finished driving, come to

a complete stop.

4. Move the gearshift lever and securely

latch it in park (P).

Park (P)

This position locks the transmission and
prevents the wheels from turning.

Reverse (R)

With the gearshift lever in reverse (R), your
vehicle moves backward. Always come to
a complete stop before shifting into and
out of reverse (R).

Neutral (N)

With the gearshift lever in neutral (N), your
vehicle can be started and is free to roll.
Hold the brake pedal down while in this
position.

Drive (D)

Drive (D) is the normal driving position for
the best fuel economy, and allows
automatic upshifts and downshifts through
all available gears.

Manual (M) with Floor-shifter

With the gearshift lever in manual (M), the
driver can change gears up or down as
desired. By moving the gearshift lever from
drive position drive (D) to manual (M) you
now have control of selecting the gear you
desire using buttons on the shift lever. See
Understanding your SelectShift
Automatic™ transmission later in this
section.

To return to normal drive (D) position,
move the gearshift lever back to drive (D).
The transmission operates in all available
gears.

Third (3) with Column-shifter
(6-speed)

Transmission operates in third (3) gear
only. Use third (3) gear for improved
traction on slippery roads.

Second (2) (6-speed)

Transmission operates in second (2) gear
only. Use second (2) gear to start-up on
slippery roads.

First (1) (6-speed)

•

Transmission operates in first (1) gear
only.

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Provides maximum engine braking.

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Allows upshifts by moving gearshift
lever.

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Does not downshift into first (1) gear
at high speeds; allows for first (1) gear
when vehicle reaches slower speeds.

Tow Mode

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To activate tow mode, press the
button on the gearshift lever
until tow mode is selected. The

indicator light illuminates in the instrument
cluster when the system becomes active.

The tow mode feature:
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Moves upshifts to higher engine speeds
to reduce the frequency of
transmission shifting.

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Provides engine braking in all forward
gears, which will slow your vehicle and
assist you in controlling your vehicle
when descending a grade.

•

Depending on driving conditions and
load conditions, may downshift the
transmission, slow your vehicle and
control your vehicle speed when
descending a hill, without pressing the
accelerator pedal. The amount of
downshift braking provided will vary
based upon the amount the brake
pedal is pressed.

The tow mode feature improves
transmission operation when towing a
trailer or a heavy load. All transmission
gear ranges are available when using tow
mode.

To deactivate the tow mode feature and
return to normal driving mode, press the
button on the gearshift lever twice. The
indicator light deactivates when the
system turns off. Tow mode also
deactivates when you power down your
vehicle.

Sport Mode

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To activate Sport Mode, press
the button on the gearshift lever
until sport mode is selected. The

SPORT or S indicator light illuminates in
the instrument display when the system
becomes active.