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Ford F-450 (2022 year). Manual in english - page 24

9. Press and hold the

button until a

confirmation message appears in the
information display.

Note:

If completed successfully, the

information display shows

Neutral Tow

Enabled Leave Transmission in Neutral

This indicates that your vehicle is safe to
tow with all wheels on the ground.

Note:

If you do not see a confirmation

message in the instrument cluster display,
you must perform the procedure again from
the beginning.

Note:

You may hear noise as the transfer

case shifts into its neutral position. This is
normal.

10.

Leave the transmission in neutral (N)
and switch your vehicle off by
pressing the push button ignition
switch once without pressing the
brake pedal or turning the key as far
toward the off position.

Note:

Vehicles with keys do not turn to the

off position when the transmission is in
neutral (N). You must leave the key in the
ignition when towing. Use the keyless entry
keypad or an extra set of keys to lock and
unlock your vehicle.

Switching

Neutral Tow

Off

With your vehicle properly secured to
the tow vehicle, place your vehicle in
accessory mode by pressing the push
button ignition switch once without
pressing the brake pedal or by turning
the ignition key to the on position.

2. Press and hold the brake pedal.

3. Shift out of neutral (N).

4. Release the brake pedal.

Note:

If completed successfully, the

instrument cluster displays

and

Neutral

Tow Disabled

Note:

You must perform the switching

neutral tow on and switching neutral tow
off procedures again from the beginning if
the indicator light and message do not
display.

Note:

You may hear a noise as the transfer

case shifts out of its neutral position. This
is normal.

5. Apply the parking brake, then

disconnect your vehicle from the tow
vehicle.

6. Release the parking brake, start the

engine, and shift into drive (D) to make
sure the transfer case is out of the
neutral tow position.

If the transfer case does not
successfully shift out of its neutral
position, set the parking brake. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

Resolving the

Shift Delayed Pull

Forward

Message

Press and hold the brake pedal.

2. Start your vehicle.

3. Shift into neutral (N).

4. With the vehicle running, shift into drive

(D) and let the vehicle roll forward up
to 3 ft (1 m).

Note:

You may hear a noise as the transfer

case shifts out of its neutral position. This
is normal.

5. Make sure the instrument cluster

displays

Neutral Tow Disabled

385

Towing Your Vehicle

RECREATIONALLY TOWING
YOUR VEHICLE - 4X2

You cannot recreational tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground because
vehicle or transmission damage could
occur. You must recreational tow your
vehicle with all four wheels off the ground,
such as when using a car-hauling trailer.
Otherwise, you cannot recreational tow
your vehicle.

EMERGENCY TOWING

If your vehicle becomes inoperable without
access to wheel dollies or a vehicle
transport trailer, it can be flat-towed with
all wheels on the ground, regardless of the
powertrain and transmission configuration,
under the following conditions:
•

Your vehicle is facing forward for
towing in a forward direction.

•

The transmission is in neutral (N). If
you cannot move the transmission into
neutral (N), use the brake shift
interlock procedure. See

Using Brake

Shift Interlock

(page 226). Failure to

do so could result in damage to the
transmission.

•

Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).

•

Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – TROUBLESHOOTING

TOWING YOUR VEHICLE – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Details

Message

The transfer case is in the neutral position and your vehicle is safe

to tow with all four wheels on the ground.

Neutral Tow

Enabled Leave

Transmission in

Neutral

There is a transfer case gear tooth blockage present. With your

vehicle on, shift the transmission into drive (D) and let the vehicle

roll forward, up to 3 ft (1 m).

Shift Delayed Pull

Forward

The transfer case is not in the neutral position and your vehicle is

not safe to tow with all four wheels on the ground.

Neutral Tow

Disabled

386

Towing Your Vehicle

FUSE PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Always disconnect the

battery before servicing high current
fuses.

WARNING:

To reduce risk of

electrical shock, always replace the
cover to the power distribution box
before reconnecting the battery or
refilling fluid reservoirs.

WARNING:

Always replace a fuse

with one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse with a
higher amperage rating can cause severe
wire damage and could start a fire.

UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX

LOCATING THE UNDER HOOD
FUSE BOX

E349288

ACCESSING THE UNDER HOOD
FUSE BOX

E349289

387

Fuses

IDENTIFYING THE FUSES IN THE UNDER HOOD FUSE BOX

E306306

Protected Component

Rating

Item

Power point 4.

20 A

Power point 3.

20 A

Spot light module.

10 A

Four-wheel drive vacuum
solenoid.

10 A

Active front steering.

40 A

Snow plow.

10 A

Trailer tow battery charge.

30 A

Anti-lock brake system
module.

10 A

388

Fuses

Protected Component

Rating

Item

Electronic power assisted
steering module.

10 A

Trailer tow park lamps.

30 A

Horn.

20 A

Torque overlay.

30 A

Power sliding rear window.

30 A

Body control module -
battery power in feed 1.

40 A

Passenger seat power.

30 A

Powertrain control module.

10 A

Transmission control
module.

Blind spot information
system.

10 A

Four-wheel drive module.

10 A

Adaptive cruise control.

5 A

Heated mirrors.

15 A

Heated rear window.

40 A

On-board diagnostic
module.

10 A

Smart data link connector.

Transmission control
module.

15 A

Driver power seat.

30 A

Voltage quality module.

25 A

Trailer tow battery charge.

30 A

Rear heated seats.

20 A

Glow plug (diesel).

25 A

Not used (gas).

—

Electric power assisted
steering motor.

40 A

389

Fuses

Protected Component

Rating

Item

Not used.

—

Power point 5.

20 A

Four-wheel drive module.

25 A

Alternator sense line 2.

10 A

Electric cooling fan (gas).

50 A

Supplemental air heater
(diesel).

Power point 2.

20 A

Power point 1.

20 A

Anti-lock brake system
pump.

60 A

Inverter.

60 A

Four-wheel drive module.

25 A

Starter motor solenoid.

30 A

Tailgate release solenoid.

10 A

Blower motor.

40 A

Trailer tow backup lamps.

10 A

Trailer tow lighting module.

40 A

Anti-lock brake system
valve.

30 A

Compressed natural gas
module power.

30 A

Supplemental air heater
(diesel).

50 A

Not used (gas).

—

Supplemental air heater
(diesel).

50 A

Not used (gas).

—

Not used.

—

Heated and cooled seats.

30 A

390

Fuses

Protected Component

Rating

Item

Powertrain control module.

20 A

Compressed natural gas
(gas).

15 A

Fuel rail pressure relief
control (diesel).

Exhaust gas recirculation
stepper motor (gas).

20 A

Universal exhaust gas
oxygen sensors (gas).
Exhaust gas recirculation
cooler bypass (diesel).
Urea pump motor controller
(diesel).
Oxygen sensors.

A/C clutch relay power.

20 A

Fan clutch.

Rain sensor.

5 A

Windshield wipers.

30 A

Upfitter interface module.

10 A

Alternator sense line.

10 A

Power running boards.

30 A

Body control module -
battery power in feed 2.

40 A

Telescopic mirror motors.

10 A

Trailer brake control.

40 A

Aftermarket e-brake access.

Multi-contour seats.

15 A

Ignition coil (gas).

20 A

Glow plug module (diesel).
Nitrogen oxide module
(diesel).
Urea level and quality sensor
(diesel).

Fuel pump.

30 A

A/C clutch solenoid.

10 A

391

Fuses

Protected Component

Rating

Item

Auxiliary lighting module.

40 A

Powertrain control module.

10 A

Body control module power.

60 A

Trailer tow stoplamp and
turn lamps.

30 A

BODY CONTROL MODULE
FUSE BOX

LOCATING THE BODY CONTROL
MODULE FUSE BOX

E322874

ACCESSING THE BODY CONTROL
MODULE FUSE BOX

E322804

392

Fuses

IDENTIFYING THE FUSES IN THE BODY CONTROL MODULE FUSE BOX

E145984

Protected Component

Rating

Item

Not used.

—

Driver door pack switch.

10 A

Power sliding rear window
switch.

Seat memory switch.

7.5 A

Power lumbar motor.
Wireless charging module.

Not used (spare).

20 A

Not used.

—

Power telescoping mirrors
switch.

10 A

Front power windows
switch.

Brake on-off switch.

10 A

Embedded modem.

5 A

Combined sensor module.

5 A

393

Fuses

Protected Component

Rating

Item

Not used.

—

Not used.

—

On-board diagnostic
module.

7.5 A

Smart data link connector.
Climate control module.

Steering column control
module.

7.5 A

Instrument cluster.

Not used.

15 A

SYNC.

15 A

Display.

Not used.

—

Active front steering
module.

7.5 A

Park aid module.

Selectable drive modes
switch.

7.5 A

Select shift switch.

Head up display.

5 A

Ignition switch.

5 A

Key inhibit solenoid.

Head up display.

5 A

In-vehicle temperature and
humidity sensor.

Upfitter switches.

5 A

Driver front door module.

30 A

Moonroof.

30 A

Not used (spare).

20 A

Passenger front door
module.

30 A

Not used (spare).

30 A

Amplifier.

30 A

394

Fuses

Protected Component

Rating

Item

Adjustable pedals switch.

15 A

Brake on-off output to trailer
brake controller and
customer access circuits.

5 A

Remote keyless entry.

10 A

Radio.

20 A

Not used.

—

Run/start relay.

30 A

Not used (spare).

5 A

Camera module.

15 A

Lane keeping system.
Auto-dimming interior
mirror.
Rear heated seats.

Heated steering wheel.

20 A

Power windows.

30 A

IDENTIFYING FUSE TYPES

E267379

Micro 2.

Micro 3.

Maxi.

Mini.

M Case.

J Case.

J Case Low Profile.

Slotted M Case.

FUSES – TROUBLESHOOTING

FUSES – FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

When do I need to check a fuse?

If electrical components in the vehicle
are not working.

When do I need to replace a fuse?

If a fuse has blown.

How do I identify a blown fuse?

You can identify a blown fuse by a
broken wire within the fuse.

395

Fuses

MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS

Service your vehicle regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of
authorized dealers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. We believe that their specially
trained technicians are best qualified to
service your vehicle properly and expertly.
They are supported by a wide range of
highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.

If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which
parts and services are covered.

Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. See

Capacities and

Specifications

(page 467).

•

Do not work on a hot engine.

•

Make sure that nothing gets caught in
moving parts.

•

Do not work on a vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed space,
unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.

•

Keep all open flames and other burning
material, such as cigarettes, away from
the battery and all fuel related parts.