Ford F-150 (2018 year). Manual - part 62

Troubleshooting

Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings

on the road?

Vehicle speed is outside the operational range of the feature

Sun is shining directly into the camera lens

Quick intentional lane change

Staying too close to the lane marking

Driving at high speeds in curves

Previous feature activation happened within the last one second

Ambiguous lane markings (mainly in construction zones)

Rapid transition from light to dark or vice versa

Sudden offset in lane markings

ABS or AdvanceTrac activation

Camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield

Driving too close to the vehicle in front of you

Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings or vice versa

Standing water on the road

Faint lane markings (partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads)

Lane width too narrow or too wide

Camera not calibrated after a windshield replacement

Driving on tight roads or on uneven roads

Vehicle accessories such as snow plows

Why does the vehicle not come back into the middle of the lane always, as expected, in

the Aid or Aid + Alert mode?

High cross winds

Large road crown

Rough roads, grooves, shoulder drop-offs

Why does the vehicle not come back into the middle of the lane always, as expected, in

the Aid or Aid + Alert mode?

Heavy uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure

If the tires have been exchanged (including snow tires), or the suspension has been
modified

Vehicle accessories such as snow plows or trailers

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM

 (If Equipped)

WARNING

Do not use the blind spot information
system as a replacement for using
the interior and exterior mirrors or

looking over your shoulder before changing
lanes. The blind spot information system
is not a replacement for careful driving.

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Blind spot zone

A

Extended blind spot zone

B

The system aids you in detecting vehicles
that may have entered the blind spot zone.
•

Blind spot zone (A): Detects slower
approaching vehicles from the exterior
mirrors to approximately 16 ft (5 m)
beyond the bumper.

•

Extended blind spot zone (B): Detects
faster approaching vehicles from the
exterior mirrors to approximately 59 ft
(18 m) beyond the bumper.

Note: The system does not prevent contact
with other vehicles or objects; nor detect
parked vehicles, people, animals or
infrastructure (fences, guardrails, trees). It
is only designed to alert you to moving
vehicles in the blind spot zones.

Note: When a vehicle passes quickly
through the blind spot zone, typically fewer
than two seconds, the system does not
trigger.

Using the System

The Blind Spot Information System turns
on when you start the engine and you drive
your vehicle forward above 5 mph
(8 km/h).

For automatic transmissions, the Blind
Spot Information System remains on while
the transmission is in drive (D). If shifted
into reverse (R) or park (P) the Blind Spot
Information System turns off. Once shifted
back into drive (D), the Blind Spot
Information System turns back on when
you drive your vehicle above 5 mph
(8 km/h).

For manual transmissions, the Blind Spot
Information System is on for all gears
except the reverse (R).

Note: For automatic transmissions, the
Blind Spot Information System does not
function in reverse (R) or park (P).

Note: The extended blind spot zone is
active at speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h).

Note: The extended blind spot zone is not
active when towing a trailer.

System Lights and Messages

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The Blind Spot Information System
illuminates an amber alert indicator in the
outside mirror on the side of your vehicle
the approaching vehicle is coming from.
When the Blind Spot Information System
is alerting on a vehicle and the
corresponding turn signal is ON, the Blind
Spot Information System alert indicator
flashes as an increased warning level.

The alert indicator dims when the system
detects nighttime darkness.

Note: The alert indicator flashes in case of
an alert and the turn signal is set to that side
at the same time.

System Sensor Blockage

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The system uses radar sensors that are
located inside the tail lamp on each side
of your vehicle. Any dirt, mud and snow in
front of the sensors and/or driving in heavy
rain can cause system degradation and
false alerts. Also, other types of
obstructions in front of the sensor can
cause system degradation. This is a
‘blocked’ condition.

Note: Do not apply bumper stickers and/or
repair compound to these areas, this can
cause degraded system performance.

Note: The alert indicator may turn on during
heavy rain even though no vehicle has
entered the blind zone.

If the system detects a degraded
performance condition, a message warning
of a blocked sensor will appear in the
information display. Also, the alert
indicators remain on and the system no
longer provides any vehicle warnings. You
can clear the information display warning
but the alert indicators remain illuminated.

A "blocked" condition can be cleared in
two ways:
•

After the blockage in front of the
sensors is removed or the
rainfall/snowfall rate decreases or
stops, drive for a few minutes in traffic
to allow the sensors to detect passing
vehicles.

•

By cycling the ignition from ON to OFF
and then back ON.

Note: If your vehicle has a tow bar with a
factory equipped trailer tow module and it
is towing a trailer, the sensors will
automatically turn the Blind Spot
Information System off. If your vehicle has
a tow bar but no factory equipped trailer
tow module, it is recommended to turn the
Blind Spot Information System off
manually. Operating the Blind Spot
Information System without the Blind Spot
Trailer Tow package and a trailer attached
will cause poor system performance.

Blind Spot Information System
with Trailer Tow

 (If Equipped)

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The Blind Spot Information System with
Trailer Tow is designed to aid you in
detecting vehicles that may have entered
the detection area zone (A). The detection
area is on both sides of your vehicle and
trailer, extending rearward from the
exterior mirrors to the end of your trailer.

When a trailer is attached and the
customer has set up a Blind Spot Trailer,
the Blind Spot Information System with
Trailer Tow becomes active when driving
forward above 6 mph (10 km/h).  See
Trailer Reversing Aids (page 278).

The Blind Spot Information System with
Trailer Tow can be turned off in the
instrument cluster. If the Blind Spot
Information System is turned off, then the
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow automatically turns off.

Setting up a Blind Spot Trailer

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Trailer length

A

Trailer width

B

Trailer hitch ball

C

You can set-up any trailer to work with the
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow through the instrument cluster menu.
See General Information (page 111).
While setting up a trailer, a sequence of
screens appear asking for trailer
information. The Blind Spot Information
System with Trailer Tow specific screens
are described below:

•

Select type of trailer screen -
Conventional, fifth wheel or gooseneck.

The Blind Spot Information System with
Trailer Tow only supports conventional
trailers. If fifth wheel or gooseneck is
selected, the system automatically turns
off.