Ford Super Duty (2018 year). Manual - part 17

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

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:
•

One minute of keypad inactivity.

•

Pressing the unlock button on the
remote control.

•

Switching the ignition on.

•

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 114).

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 the vehicle. Failure to do so

could result in compromised vehicle
stability and serious personal injury to
vehicle occupants or others.

You can remove the tailgate for more
loading room.

1.

Obtain the tailgate removal kit from
the glove box.

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2. Locate and disconnect the frame

connections. They are on the left-hand
side of the vehicle.

Note: Your vehicle may have up to three
frame connections.

3. Install the caps from the tailgate

removal kit on the in-line connectors
that remain on the vehicle.

Note: If you do not install the caps on the
connectors, some features may not operate
as intended.

4. Partially lower the tailgate. Carefully

feed the tailgate harness up through
the bumper and place it out of the way.

5. Lower the tailgate.

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6. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the

spring clip on each connector past the
head of the support screw. Disconnect
the cable.

 (If Equipped)

7.

Disconnect the other cable.

8. Lift the tailgate to a 45 degree angle

from horizontal.

9. Lift the right side off its hinge.

10.

Lift the tailgate to an 80 degree angle
from horizontal.

11.

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.

•

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. Do not
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 pops 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 until it fully extends.

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 as worn or
damaged.

 (If Equipped)

Closing the Step

1.

Press the yellow button on the
telescoping handle to lower the handle,
then press the yellow lever at the
bottom of the handle to unlock the
handle. Rotate the handle down from
vertical to horizontal and push it into
the tailgate.

2. Rotate the step up until it is horizontal,

then push it back into the tailgate until
the step is secure.

BED EXTENDER

 (If Equipped)

Note: Do not use the bed extender when
driving off road.

Note: Make sure to engage the locking pins
and knobs fully before driving your vehicle.

Note: Make sure to secure all cargo.

Note: Do not exceed 150 pounds (68
kilograms) on the tailgate when your vehicle
is moving.

Note: Do not keep the bed extender in the
tailgate mode when you are not using it for
restraining cargo. Always keep the bed
extender in the grocery mode or the stowed
position with the tailgate closed.

Tailgate mode

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1.

Pull the locking pin toward the center
of your vehicle.

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2. Open the latches to release the panels.

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3. Rotate the panels toward the tailgate.

Repeat Steps 1-3 on the other side of
your vehicle.

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 (If Equipped)