Ford F-550 (2017 year). Manual - part 16

You can use the keypad to:
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Lock or unlock the doors and liftgate.

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Program and erase user codes.

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Arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.

You can operate the keypad with the
factory-set five-digit entry code. The code
is located on the owner’s wallet card in the
glove box and is available from an
authorized dealer. You can also create up
to five of your own five-digit personal entry
codes.

Programming a Personal Entry Code

To create your own personal entry code:

1.

Enter the factory-set code.

2. Press 1·2 on the keypad within five

seconds.

3. Enter your personal five-digit code. You

must enter each number within five
seconds of each other.

4. Press 1·2 on the keypad to save

personal code one.

The doors will lock then unlock to confirm
that programming was successful.

To program additional personal entry
codes, repeat Steps 1-3, then for Step 4:
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Press 3·4 to save personal code two.

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Press 5·6 to save personal code three.

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Press 7·8 to save personal code four.

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Press 9·0 to save personal code five.

Tips:
•

Do not set a code that uses five of the
same number.

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Do not use five numbers in sequential
order.

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The factory-set code will work even if
you have set your own personal code.

Erasing a Personal Code

1.

Enter the factory-set five-digit code.

2. Press and release 1·2 on the keypad

within five seconds.

3. Press and hold 1·2 for two seconds.

This must be done within five seconds
of completing Step 2.

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

Recalling Memory Positions (If
Equipped)

The programmed entry codes will recall
driver memory positions as follows:

•

Entry code one will recall driver 1
memory positions.

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Entry code two will recall driver 2
memory positions.

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Entry code three will recall driver 3
memory positions.

Note: Personal entry codes four and five
will not recall memory positions

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:
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One minute of keypad inactivity.

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Pressing the unlock button on the
remote control.

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Switching the ignition on.

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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

 (If Equipped)

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.

REMOVING THE TAILGATE

WARNING

Always properly secure cargo to
prevent shifting cargo or cargo falling
from vehicle, which 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 a rearview camera.

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1.

Locate and disconnect the rearview
camera 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 tethered cap on the wire

assembly. 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 a 45-degree angle
from horizontal.

8. Lift the right side off its hinge.

9. Lift the tailgate to an 80-degree angle

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.

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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.