Ford F-150 (2022 year). Manual in english

PICKUP BED PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Do not allow people or

animals in truck beds that have
modifications, such as bed covers or
slide-in campers, when the engine is
running. Exhaust fumes are toxic. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

WARNING:

It is extremely

dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and properly using a
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.

PICKUP BED ANCHOR POINTS

PICKUP BED ANCHOR POINT
PRECAUTIONS

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.

WARNING:

The appropriate

loading capacity of your vehicle can be
limited either by volume capacity (how
much space is available) or by payload
capacity (how much weight the vehicle
should carry). Once you have reached

the maximum payload of your vehicle,
do not add more cargo, even if there is
space available. Overloading or
improperly loading your vehicle can
contribute to loss of vehicle control and
vehicle rollover.

WARNING:

It is extremely

WARNING:

Do not use the load

retaining fixtures for towing. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not exceed the

maximum load rating of the load
retaining fixtures. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.

WARNING:

Check the load

retaining fixtures for damage before
using them. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE
PICKUP BED TIE-DOWN CLEATS

(If Equipped)

Installing the Cleats

Insert the key into the lock and turn
clockwise to unlock.

2. Insert the cleat into the pickup bed

anchor point and slide upward.

3. Turn the key counterclockwise to lock.

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Note:

Leave the key in the lock when

removing or installing the cleats. The key
cannot be removed unless it is in the locked
position.

Removing the Cleats

To remove, reverse the installation
procedure.

TAILGATE ANCHOR POINTS

LOCATING THE TAILGATE
ANCHOR POINTS

The tailgate anchor points are located at
each side of the tailgate.

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Note:

You could damage the tailgate if you

overload the tie downs.

TAILGATE ANCHOR POINT LOAD
CAPACITIES

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The maximum force between the tailgate

anchor points 400 lb (181 kg).

Note:

Do not secure cargo from a pickup

bed anchor point to a tailgate anchor point.
This could cause the tailgate to detach.

PICKUP BED RAMPS

PICKUP BED RAMP
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

When sliding the ramp

up or down, take care not to get your
fingers or hands caught in the
mechanism. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.

WARNING:

Make sure that you

correctly install the ramp to the tailgate
plate. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not step or sit on

the ramp when it is in the stowed
position. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.

WARNING:

Only install the ramp

within the prescribed ramp angles.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury.

Note:

Each pickup bed ramp has a

maximum capacity of 400 lb (181.4 kg).

Note:

Verify the ramp is on stable ground

before usage.

Note:

For loading and unloading

equipment, your ramp should be set
between 10 degrees upward and 26 degrees
downward to avoid damage to the ramp
claw and tailgate plate.

Note:

When using your vehicle for off-road

operation, remove the bed ramps from the
vehicle and store them in a safe location
away from your vehicle.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE
PICKUP BED RAMP HOLDER

Installing the Ramp Holder

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Hook the top of the ramp holder over
the mounting plate and rotate the
ramp holder into position.

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2. Slide the ramp holder studs upwards

into the installed position.

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3. Tighten the ramp holder nut.

Note:

The nut should be on the upper stud.

Removing the Ramp Holder

Remove in the reverse order.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE
PICKUP BED RAMPS

Note:

You cannot use the pickup bed ramps

with the tailgate work surface or tailgate
step.

Installing the Bed Ramp

Remove the front and rear cables.

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2. Open the cam lever arms and unscrew

the cam bolts.

3. Remove the ramp from the ramp

holder.

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4. Rotate the stops at the underside of

the ramp to the open position.

Note:

You can use a smooth surface tool

to rotate the stops.

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5. Slide the ramp claw onto the tailgate

plate.

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6. Pull the location pin outward and

extend the ramp until the pin is seated
in the usage position, then set the ramp
on even ground.

Removing the Ramp

Remove in the reverse order.

STORING THE PICKUP BED
RAMPS

Storing the Bed Ramp

Pick up the ramp. Pull the location pin
outward.

2. Slide the ramp into the storage position

until the location pin locks.

Note:

Make sure the proper pin location has

been applied for your bed size.

3. Slide the ramp claw off of the tailgate

plate.

4. Rotate the stops at the underside of

the ramp to the closed position.

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5. Place the ramp into the ramp holder.

6. Install the cam bolts and close the cam

lever arms.

Attach the front and rear cables.

Note:

Make sure you properly secure the

locking cable. If the locking cable is
unsecured, you may hear a rattling noise.

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CONNECTING A TRAILER
PRECAUTIONS

Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).

Consult your local motor vehicle laws for
towing a trailer.

See the instructions included with towing
accessories for the proper installation and
adjustment specifications.

Service your vehicle more frequently if you
tow a trailer. See

Normal Scheduled

Maintenance

(page 645).

If you use a rental trailer, follow the
instructions the rental agency gives you.

When attaching the trailer wiring connector
to your vehicle, only use a proper fitting
connector that works with the vehicle and
trailer functions.

Account for the trailer coupler weight as
part of your vehicle load when calculating
the total vehicle weight.

Do not exceed the load limits. See

Calculating the Load Limit

(page 391).

HITCHES

HOOKING UP A TRAILER USING A
WEIGHT-DISTRIBUTING HITCH

WARNING:

Do not adjust the spring

bars so that your vehicle's rear bumper
is higher than before attaching the trailer.
Doing so will defeat the function of the
weight-distributing hitch, which may
cause unpredictable handling, and could
result in serious personal injury.

A weight-distributing hitch helps distribute
tongue load to all towing vehicle and trailer
wheels. For more information, visit the links
in the following table.

Website

Market

https://

www.fleet.ford.com/

towing-guides/

United States of

America

https://

www.fleet.ford.ca/

towing-guides/

Canada

CONNECTING A TRAILER

Recognizing a Trailer

Attach the trailer and wiring connector
to your vehicle.

2. Switch on your vehicle.

3. Set up a profile for the trailer using the

touchscreen.

Note:

If your vehicle does not recognize the

trailer, press and hold the brake pedal for a
few seconds.

Note:

Trailer profiles store trailer types,

dimensions, preferences, trailer specific
mileage and fuel economy.

Note:

Disabling the trailer detection

notification makes the default trailer profile
active when the system detects a
connection.

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When attaching the trailer wiring connector
to your vehicle, only use a proper fitting
connector that works with the vehicle and
trailer functions.

Safety Chains

Install trailer safety chains to the trailer
hitch as recommended by the
manufacturer. Cross the chains under the
trailer coupler and allow enough slack for
turning tight corners. Do not allow the
chains to drag on the ground.

Note:

Do not attach safety chains to the

bumper. Always connect the safety chains
to the frame or hook retainers of your trailer
hitch.

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If the trailer safety chain hook has a latch,
fully close the latch.

Trailer Connection Checklist

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Towing

3. Press

Connection Checklist

Electronic Park Hold

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Applies the electronic parking
brake when you shift to park (P).

The electronic park hold button illuminates
when activated.

The feature prevents your vehicle from
moving in any direction when aligned with
your trailer coupler and you shift to park
(P).

Note:

The feature is active for the current

key cycle.

You can also press a zoom button when
using the camera views to switch the
feature on.

Trailer Connection Alarm

The alarm is set when the following occur:
•

Your vehicle detects the trailer.

•

You lock your vehicle.

•

You arm the alarm.

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When the trailer disconnects in this state,
the vehicle alarm sounds and the system
sends an alert to your FordPass app.

Note:

For reliable trailer detection, the

trailer’s lamps must be SAE certified for
each intended purpose.

Note:

If the trailer is not compatible with

the feature, the turn signals flash twice.

Switching the Trailer Connection
Alarm On and Off

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Towing

3. Press

Manage trailers

4. Press the currently active trailer's

name.

5. Switch

Trailer Connection Alarm

or off.

Note:

The alarm disables by default. If the

system detects a trailer, it can be
configurable.

Note:

Settings are applicable only for the

selected trailer profile.

Trailer Connector Battery Lead

The trailer receives power from the vehicle
trailer connector battery lead when the
following occurs:
•

Your vehicle is in accessory mode or
switched on.

•

The trailer wiring connector is free of
corrosion or other damage.

•

The vehicle battery is not low.

•

When the trailer has a battery:
•

The trailer battery voltage is within
5 volts of the vehicle battery
voltage.

•

When you have the trailer battery
properly connected.

TRAILER LIGHTING CHECK

WARNING:

Never connect any

trailer lamp wiring to the vehicle's tail
lamp wiring; this may damage the
electrical system resulting in fire. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible for assistance in proper trailer
tow wiring installation. Additional
electrical equipment may be required.

Perform a trailer light illumination
sequence to confirm that all lights are
functioning by using the FordPass app or
the vehicle's touchscreen.

Performing the Trailer Lighting
Check Using the Touchscreen

Press

Features

on the touchscreen.

2. Press

Towing

3. Press

Trailer Light Check

4. Press

Start

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CONNECTING A TRAILER – TROUBLESHOOTING

CONNECTING A TRAILER – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Description

Message

The system senses a trailer connection

becomes disconnected, either intentionally

or unintentionally, during a given ignition

cycle.

Trailer Disconnected

There are certain faults in your vehicle

wiring and trailer wiring or brake system.

Trailer Wiring Fault

There is a fault with your trailer battery, or

your trailer battery voltage is very low.

Trailer Battery Not Charging See Manual

One or more tires on your trailer is below

the specified tire pressure.

Trailer Tire Low Specified:

Displays when one or more tires on the

trailer is above the recommended temper-

ature.

Trailer Tire Over Temperature

A trailer tire pressure sensor is malfunc-

tioning. If the warning stays on or continues

to come on, have the system checked as

soon as possible.

Trailer Tire Pressure Sensor Fault

The trailer tire pressure monitoring system

is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on

or continues to come on, have the system

checked.

Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor Fault

The system cannot detect the trailer tire

pressure monitoring system.

Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor Capability Not

Detected

The trailer tire pressure monitoring system

is not setup.

Trailer Tire Pressure Indication Not Setup

See Manual

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TOWING A TRAILER
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Do not exceed

the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the certification
label.

WARNING:

Towing trailers

beyond the maximum
recommended gross trailer
weight exceeds the limit of your
vehicle and could result in engine
damage, transmission damage,
structural damage, loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover
and personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not exceed

the lowest rating capacity for
your vehicle or trailer hitch.
Overloading your vehicle or
trailer hitch can impair your
vehicle stability and handling.
Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control
of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.

WARNING:

Make sure that

the vertical load on the tow ball
is between the minimum and
maximum recommended weight
at all times. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle,
personal injury or death.

WARNING:

Do not cut,

drill, weld or modify the trailer
hitch. Modifying the trailer hitch
could reduce the hitch rating.

WARNING:

The anti-lock

brake system does not control
the trailer brakes.

TRAILER BRAKE
PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Do not connect a

trailer's hydraulic brake system directly
to your vehicle's brake system. Your
vehicle may not have enough braking
power and your chances of having a
collision greatly increase.

WARNING:

Do not tow a trailer

fitted with electric trailer brakes unless
your vehicle is fitted with a compatible
aftermarket electronic trailer brake
controller. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death. For additional information and
assistance, we recommend that you
contact an authorized dealer.

Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them properly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.

The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.

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Certain states require functioning trailer
brakes for trailers over a specified weight.
Be sure to check state regulations for this
specified weight.

Ford Motor Company recommends
separate functioning brake systems for
trailers weighing more than 1,500 lb
(680 kg) when loaded.

TOWING A TRAILER
LIMITATIONS

The vehicle's load capacity
designation is by weight, not by
volume, so you cannot necessarily
use all available space when
loading a vehicle or trailer.

Note:

Your vehicle could have

reduced performance when
operating at high altitudes and
when heavily loaded or towing a
trailer. When driving at elevation,
to match driving performance as
perceived at sea level, reduce gross
vehicle weight and gross
combination weight by 2% per
1,000 ft (300 m) of elevation.

Note:

Do not use four-wheel drive

when towing a trailer or when you
heavily load your vehicle for
extended periods of time.

LOADING YOUR TRAILER

To help minimize how trailer
movement affects your vehicle
when driving:
•

Load the heaviest items closest
to the trailer floor.

•

Load the heaviest items
centered between the left and
right side trailer tires.

•

Load the heaviest items above
the trailer axles or just slightly
forward toward the trailer
tongue. Do not allow the final
trailer tongue weight to go
above or below 10-15% of the
loaded trailer weight. The
trailer tongue weight should
never exceed 10% of the
maximum towing capacity.

•

Select a ball mount with the
correct rise or drop. When both
the loaded vehicle and trailer
are connected, the trailer frame
should be level, or slightly
angled down toward your
vehicle, when viewed from the
side.

TRAILER TOWING HINTS

Towing a trailer places an extra load on
your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle,
brakes, tires and suspension. Periodically
inspect these components during and after
any towing operation.

When driving with a trailer or payload, a
slight takeoff vibration or shudder may be
present due to the increased payload
weight.

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Your vehicle may have a temporary or
conventional spare tire. A temporary spare
tire is different in diameter or width,
tread-type, or is from a different
manufacturer than the road tires on your
vehicle. Consult information on the tire
label or Safety Compliance label for
limitations when using.

When towing a trailer:
•

Obey country specific regulations for
towing a trailer.

•

Do not drive faster than 70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi
(800 km).

•

Do not make full-throttle starts.

•

Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).

•

When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
transmission in park (P) to aid engine
and transmission cooling and to help
A/C performance.

•

Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off when you are
towing on long, steep slopes.

•

Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not continuously
apply the brakes, as they may overheat
and become less effective.

•

If your transmission has Grade Assist
or Tow/Haul, use this feature when
towing. This provides engine braking
and helps eliminate excessive
transmission shifting for optimum fuel
economy and transmission cooling.

•

Your vehicle has AdvanceTrac with roll
stability control. When towing a trailer,
additional loads could cause the
AdvanceTrac system to engage during
cornering maneuvers. Reduce cornering
speeds to make sure that you can
maintain control of the vehicle and
trailer if the AdvanceTrac system
engages.

•

Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
gradually brake.

•

Avoid parking on a slope. However, if
you must park on a slope, turn the
steering wheel to point your vehicle
tires away from traffic flow, set the
parking brake, place the transmission
in park (P) and place wheel chocks in
front and back of the trailer wheels.

Note:

Chocks are not included with your

vehicle.

LAUNCHING OR RETRIEVING
A BOAT OR PERSONAL
WATERCRAFT

When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
•

Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.

•

Do not allow waves to break higher
than 6 in (15 cm) above the bottom
edge of the rear bumper.

Exceeding 6 in (15 cm) could allow water
to enter vehicle components, causing
internal damage to the components and
affecting driveability, emissions and
reliability.

Note:

Replace the rear axle lubricant

anytime the rear axle has been submerged
in water.

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Note:

Disconnect the trailer wiring

connector before backing the trailer into the
water.

Note:

Reconnect the trailer wiring

connector after removing the trailer from
the water.

TOWING WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS

RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS

Website

Market

https://www.fleet.ford.com/

towing-guides/

United States of America

https://www.fleet.ford.ca/towing-

guides/

Canada

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WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM LOADED
TRAILER WEIGHT

The maximum loaded trailer
weight is the highest possible
weight of a fully loaded trailer the
vehicle can tow.

CALCULATING THE MAXIMUM
LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT FOR
YOUR VEHICLE

1. Start with the gross combined

weight rating for your vehicle
model and axle ratio.

2. Subtract all of the following

that apply to your vehicle:

•

Vehicle curb weight.

•

Hitch hardware weight, for
example a draw bar, ball, locks
or weight distributing hardware.

•

Driver weight.

•

Passenger weight.

•

Payload, cargo and luggage
weight.

•

Aftermarket equipment weight.

This equals the maximum loaded
trailer weight for this combination.

Note:

The trailer tongue load is

considered part of the payload for
your vehicle. Reduce the total
payload by the final trailer tongue
weight.

Note:

Consult an authorized dealer

to determine the maximum trailer
weight allowed for your vehicle if
you are not sure.

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TOWING A TRAILER – TROUBLESHOOTING

TOWING A TRAILER – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Details

Message

The left-hand trailer turn lamp requires

service.

Trailer Left Turn Lamps Fault Check Lamps

The right-hand trailer turn lamp requires

service.

Trailer Right Turn Lamps Fault Check

Lamps

The trailer battery voltage is too low to

charge.

Trailer Battery Not Charging See Manual

The system detects a short created by the

trailer lamps. Inspect and repair the trailer

wiring, or have the system checked as soon

as possible.

Trailer Lighting Module Fault See Manual

The trailer stoplamps require service.

Trailer Stop Lamps Fault Check Lamps

Verify the trailer brake connections are

secure and that the aftermarket trailer

brake controller device is correctly installed.

Perform a trailer brake and trailer light

check if possible. If the message persists,

have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

Trailer brake system fault See manual

Perform a trailer brake and trailer light

check if possible. If the message persists,

have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

Trailer brake module fault

The trailer sway control detects trailer

sway. Reduce the vehicle's speed.

Trailer Sway Reduce Speed

Displays when one or more tires on the

trailer is above the recommended temper-

ature.

Trailer Tire Over Temperature

One or more tires on your trailer is below

the specified tire pressure.

Trailer Tire Low Specified:

A trailer tire pressure sensor requires

service. If the warning stays on or continues

to come on, have the system checked as

soon as possible.

Trailer Tire Pressure Sensor Fault

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