2026 Ford F150 Owner's Manual

2026 Ford F150 owners manual
Year:
2026
Make:
Ford
Model:
F150

Online manual

Size:
12.72 MB

Table of Contents

Table of contents
5
Copyright ©
3
About Us
23
SVT
23
Team RS
23
Ford Performance
23
Contacting Us
24
Contacting Us
24
Introduction
26
About This Publication
26
Using This Publication
28
Symbols Glossary
29
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle
29
Symbols Used On Your Instrument Cluster - Excluding: Raptor
31
Symbols Used On Your Instrument Cluster - Raptor
34
Data Privacy
38
Data Privacy
38
Service Data
39
Event Data
39
Settings Data
40
Connected Vehicle Data - Excluding: Police Responder
40
Mobile Device Data
41
Emergency Call System Data
41
Environment
43
Protecting the Environment
43
Visual Search
44
Interior Overview - Excluding: Raptor
44
Interior Overview - Raptor
45
Exterior Overview - Excluding: Raptor
46
Exterior Overview - Raptor
47
Unique Features
48
Unique Features - 3.5L
48
Unique Features - 5.2L
48
Off-Road Overview
50
Child Safety
51
Child Safety Precautions
51
Child Restraint Anchor Points
52
Child Restraints
54
Installing Child Restraints
55
Booster Seats
62
Child Safety Locks - Crew Cab/​SuperCab
64
Seatbelts
65
Seatbelt Precautions
65
Fastening and Unfastening the Seatbelts
66
Sensitive Locking Mode
67
Automatic Locking Mode
67
Adjusting the Seatbelts During Pregnancy
68
Adjusting the Seatbelt Height
68
Adjusting the Seatbelt Length
69
Seatbelt Reminder
69
Seatbelt Warning System
71
Checking the Seatbelts
72
Seatbelt Extensions
72
Personal Safety System™
74
What Is the Personal Safety System
74
How Does the Personal Safety System Work
74
Personal Safety System Components
74
Airbags
75
How Do the Front Airbags Work
75
How Do the Side Airbags Work
75
How Do the Knee Airbags Work
76
How Does the Safety Canopy™ Work
76
Airbag Precautions
77
Properly Adjusting the Driver and Front Passenger Seats
78
Children and Airbags
78
Front Passenger Sensing System
79
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator - Excluding: Police Responder
82
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator - Police Responder
83
Disposing of Airbags
88
Pedestrian Alert System
89
What Is the Pedestrian Alert System
89
911 Assist
90
What Is 911 Assist
90
How Does 911 Assist Work
90
Emergency Call Requirements
90
Emergency Call Limitations
91
Keys and Remote Controls
92
Remote Control Limitations
92
Using the Remote Control - Police Responder
92
Using the Remote Control - Vehicles Without: Police Pack
93
Opening and Closing the Flip Key - Vehicles With: Flip Key
93
Removing the Key Blade - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
94
Sounding the Panic Alarm
94
Locating Your Vehicle
94
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Police Responder
94
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
95
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Flip Key
97
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
98
Programming the Remote Control - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
98
Programming the Remote Control - Vehicles With: Flip Key
99
Keys and Remote Controls Audible Warnings - Vehicles With: Flip Key
100
Keys and Remote Controls Audible Warnings - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
100
Using the Valet Mode
100
Keys and Remote Controls – Troubleshooting
100
Doors and Locks
101
Operating the Doors From Outside Your Vehicle
101
Operating the Doors From Inside Your Vehicle
101
Autounlock
102
Autolock
102
Mislock
102
Autorelock
103
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings
103
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting
103
Keyless Entry
105
What Is Keyless Entry
105
Keyless Entry Limitations
105
Keyless Entry Settings
105
Using Keyless Entry
105
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting
106
Keyless Entry Keypad
107
What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad
107
Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations
107
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad
107
Keyless Entry Keypad Master Access Code - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
107
Keyless Entry Keypad Personal Access Codes
108
Using the Keyless Entry Keypad
109
Keyless Entry Keypad – Troubleshooting
109
Easy Entry and Exit
110
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work
110
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On and Off
110
Tailgate
111
Tailgate Precautions
111
Opening the Tailgate
111
Locking and Unlocking the Tailgate
111
Removing and Installing the Tailgate
111
Tailgate Step
112
Tailgate Work Surface
113
Tailgate
115
Tailgate Precautions
115
Opening the Tailgate
115
Closing the Tailgate
115
Using the Multi-Access Tailgate
116
Removing and Installing the Tailgate
117
Tailgate Work Surface
118
Tailgate – Troubleshooting
119
Tailgate
122
Tailgate Precautions
122
Opening the Tailgate
122
Closing the Tailgate
122
Removing and Installing the Tailgate
123
Tailgate Step
125
Tailgate Work Surface
126
Tailgate – Troubleshooting
126
Tailgate
129
Tailgate Precautions
129
Opening the Tailgate
129
Removing and Installing the Tailgate
129
Tailgate Step
130
Tailgate Work Surface
131
Tailgate – Troubleshooting
132
Security
134
Passive Anti-Theft System
134
Anti-Theft Alarm System
134
Using the Police Perimeter Alert System - Police
135
Security – Troubleshooting
136
Power Running Boards
138
Power Running Board Precautions
138
Power Running Board Settings
138
Power Running Boards – Troubleshooting
139
Steering Wheel
140
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering Column
140
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column
140
Resetting the Stopping Position - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column
141
Horn
141
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off - Vehicles With: Heated Steering Wheel
141
Adjustable Pedals
142
Adjusting the Pedals
142
Wipers and Washers
143
Wipers
143
Autowipers
143
Checking the Wiper Blades
144
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades
144
Washers
145
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting
147
Exterior Lighting
148
Exterior Lighting Control - Excluding: Police
148
Exterior Lighting Control - Police
148
Headlamps
148
Autolamps
149
Exterior Lamps
150
Exterior Zone Lighting
152
Automatic High Beam Control - Excluding: Police
153
Adaptive Front Lighting
156
Exterior Lighting – Frequently Asked Questions
156
Interior Lighting
158
Switching All of the Interior Lamps On and Off - Vehicles Without: Police Pack
158
Switching All of the Interior Lamps On and Off - Vehicles With: Police Pack
158
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On and Off - Vehicles With: Police Pack
158
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On and Off - Vehicles Without: Police Pack
159
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On and Off
159
Interior Lamp Function
159
Adjusting the Instrument Panel Lighting Brightness
160
Ambient Lighting
160
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting
160
Windows
161
Opening and Closing the Windows
161
Global Opening
162
Window Bounce-Back
162
Locking the Rear Window Controls - Crew Cab/​SuperCab
163
Opening and Closing the Sliding Windows
163
Interior Mirror
164
Interior Mirror Precautions
164
Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror
164
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
164
Exterior Mirrors
165
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors
165
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles With: Manual Folding Mirrors
165
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles With: Power Fold Exterior Mirrors
165
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror
166
Glass Roof
167
Opening and Closing the Sunshade
167
Opening and Closing the Glass Roof
167
Venting the Glass Roof
168
Glass Roof Bounce-Back
168
Instrument Cluster
169
Instrument Cluster Overview - Excluding: Raptor
169
Instrument Cluster Overview - Raptor
170
Instrument Cluster Overview - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
171
Tachometer
171
Speedometer
171
Fuel Gauge
172
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
172
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
172
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge
172
Boost Gauge
172
Instrument Cluster Display
173
Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls - Excluding: Raptor
173
Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls - Raptor
173
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Excluding: Raptor
174
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Raptor
174
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
175
Customizing the Instrument Cluster Display - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
175
Customizing the Instrument Cluster Display - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
175
EV Coach - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
176
Brake Coach - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
176
Trip Summary - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
177
Trip Computer
178
Accessing the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Screen
178
Accessing the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
178
Resetting the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Screen
178
Resetting the Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
178
Head Up Display
179
What Is the Head Up Display
179
Switching the Head Up Display On and Off
179
Head Up Display Settings
179
Head Up Display Indicators
179
Head Up Display – Troubleshooting
184
Remote Start
185
Using Remote Start
185
Remote Start Settings
185
Climate Control
186
Identifying the Climate Control Unit
186
Switching Climate Control On and Off
186
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
186
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off
186
Switching Defrost On and Off
186
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off
186
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off
187
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off
187
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
187
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off
187
Setting the Temperature
187
Directing the Flow of Air
188
Auto Mode
188
Climate Control Hints
189
Air Conditioning System Refrigerant
190
Climate Control
191
Identifying the Climate Control Unit
191
Switching Climate Control On and Off
191
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
191
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off
191
Switching Defrost On and Off
191
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off
191
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off
192
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off
192
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
192
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off
192
Setting the Temperature
192
Directing the Flow of Air
193
Climate Control Hints
193
Air Conditioning System Refrigerant
194
Interior Air Quality
195
What Is the Cabin Air Filter
195
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter
195
Front Seats
196
Front Seat Precautions
196
Sitting in the Correct Position
196
Manual Seats
197
Power Seats
199
Massage Seats
202
Heated Seats
203
Ventilated Seats
203
Rear Seats
205
Manual Seats
205
Heated Seats
207
Rear Occupant Alert System
208
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
208
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
208
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions
208
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations
208
Rear Occupant Alert System Settings
209
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators
209
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings
210
Memory Function
211
What Is the Memory Function
211
Memory Function Precautions
211
Locating the Memory Function Buttons
211
Saving a Preset Position
211
Recalling a Preset Position
211
Garage Door Opener
212
Universal Garage Door Opener
212
USB Ports
216
Locating the USB Ports
216
Locating the USB Ports - Raptor
216
Playing Media Using the USB Port
217
Charging a Device
217
Power Outlet
218
What Is the Power Outlet
218
Power Outlet Precautions
218
Power Outlet Limitations
218
Locating the Power Outlets
218
Power Outlet Indicators
219
Power Outlet
220
What Is the Power Outlet
220
Power Outlet Precautions
220
Locating the Power Outlets
220
Onboard Generator
221
What Is the Onboard Generator
221
Onboard Generator Precautions - Vehicles With: 110-120V 2kW Pickup Bed Power Outlet
221
Onboard Generator Precautions - Vehicles With: 110-120V 2.4kW Pickup Bed Power Outlet/​110-120V 7.2kW Pickup Bed Power Outlet
222
Locating the Outlets
223
Onboard Generator Indicators
223
Switching the Outlets On and Off
224
Generator Mode
225
Utility Idle Mode - Vehicles With: Keyed Ignition
225
Ground Fault Detection
226
Resetting the Circuit Breaker - Vehicles With: 110-120V 7.2kW Pickup Bed Power Outlet
226
Onboard Generator – Troubleshooting
228
Center Console Work Surface
231
Using the Center Console Work Surface - Vehicles With: Column Shift
231
Using the Center Console Work Surface - Vehicles With: Console Shift
232
Center Console Work Surface – Troubleshooting
233
Wireless Accessory Charger
234
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger
234
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions
234
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger
234
Charging a Wireless Device
234
Storage
236
Cup Holders
236
Glove Compartment
236
Under Seat Storage
237
Glasses Holder
238
Starting and Stopping the Engine
239
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Precautions
239
Ignition Switch - Vehicles With: Keyed Ignition
239
Push Button Ignition Switch - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
240
Starting the Engine
240
Engine Block Heater - Vehicles With: Block Heater
242
Stopping the Engine
244
Police Engine Idle - Vehicles With: Police Pack
245
Automatic Engine Stop - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
246
Accessing the Passive Key Backup Position - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
246
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Troubleshooting
247
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information
253
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information
253
Eco Idle
254
Auto-Start-Stop
255
What Is Auto-Start-Stop
255
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions
255
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off
255
Stopping the Engine
255
Restarting the Engine
255
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators
255
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting
256
Fuel and Refueling
258
Fuel and Refueling Precautions
258
Fuel Quality
258
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel
260
Running Out of Fuel
260
Refueling
262
Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)
267
Fuel Tank Capacity - Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)
267
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting
268
Catalytic Converter
270
What Is the Catalytic Converter
270
Catalytic Converter Precautions
270
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting
270
High Voltage Battery
271
What Is the High Voltage Battery
271
High Voltage Battery Precautions
271
High Voltage Battery – Troubleshooting
271
Automatic Transmission
272
Automatic Transmission Positions
272
Manually Shifting Gears - Excluding: Raptor
276
Manually Shifting Gears - Raptor
277
Temporary Neutral Mode
278
Automatic Return to Park (P)
279
Shifting Your Immobile Vehicle Out of Park (P)
279
Automatic Transmission Audible Warnings
280
Using Progressive Range Selection
280
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity and Specification
280
Four-Wheel Drive
282
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work - Excluding: Raptor
282
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work - Raptor
282
Four-Wheel Drive Precautions
283
Four-Wheel Drive Limitations
283
Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode - Excluding: Raptor
284
Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode - Raptor
285
Four-Wheel Drive Modes
286
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators
287
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity and Specification - Excluding: Raptor
288
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity and Specification - Raptor
289
Four-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting
289
Front Axle
294
Front Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification
294
Rear Axle
295
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification - Excluding: Raptor/​Police
295
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification - Raptor
295
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification - Police
296
Electronic Locking Differential
297
What Is the Electronic Locking Differential
297
How Does the Electronic Locking Differential Work - Excluding: Raptor
297
How Does the Electronic Locking Differential Work - Raptor
297
Electronic Locking Differential Precautions
298
Switching the Electronic Locking Differential On and Off - 4x4, Excluding: Raptor
298
Switching the Electronic Locking Differential On and Off - Raptor
300
Switching the Electronic Locking Differential On and Off - 4x2
301
Electronic Locking Differential Indicators
302
Electronic Locking Differential – Troubleshooting
303
Drive Mode Control
304
What Is Drive Mode Control
304
How Does Drive Mode Control Work
304
Selecting a Drive Mode
304
Drive Modes
304
Drive Mode Control – Troubleshooting
309
Drive Mode Control
311
What Is Drive Mode Control
311
How Does Drive Mode Control Work
311
Selecting a Drive Mode
311
Drive Modes
313
Drive Mode Control – Troubleshooting
316
Brakes
318
Brake Precautions
318
Anti-Lock Braking System
318
Brake Over Accelerator - Excluding: Raptor
318
Brake Over Accelerator - Raptor
318
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir
318
Checking the Brake Fluid
318
Brake Fluid Specification
319
Brakes – Troubleshooting
320
Electric Parking Brake
322
What Is the Electric Parking Brake
322
Applying the Electric Parking Brake
322
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an Emergency
322
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake
322
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake
323
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning
323
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of Charge
323
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting
323
Reverse Brake Assist
325
How Does Reverse Brake Assist Work
325
Reverse Brake Assist Precautions
325
Switching Reverse Brake Assist On and Off
326
Overriding Reverse Brake Assist
326
Reverse Brake Assist Indicators
326
Reverse Brake Assist – Troubleshooting
327
Hill Start Assist
329
What Is Hill Start Assist
329
How Does Hill Start Assist Work
329
Hill Start Assist Precautions
329
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting
329
Auto Hold
330
How Does Auto Hold Work
330
Switching Auto Hold On and Off
330
Using Auto Hold
330
Auto Hold Indicators
331
Traction Control
332
What Is Traction Control
332
How Does Traction Control Work
332
Switching Traction Control On and Off
332
Traction Control Indicator
332
Traction Control – Troubleshooting
333
Stability Control
334
How Does Stability Control Work
334
Switching Stability Control On and Off
335
Stability Control Indicator
336
Trail Control
337
What Is Trail Control
337
Trail Control Limitations
337
Switching Trail Control On and Off
337
Setting the Trail Control Speed
337
Canceling the Set Speed
338
Trail Control Indicators
338
Trail One Pedal Drive
338
Trail One Pedal Drive – Troubleshooting
340
Trail Control – Troubleshooting
341
Trail Turn Assist
342
What Is Trail Turn Assist
342
Trail Turn Assist Precautions
342
Trail Turn Assist Limitations
342
Switching Trail Turn Assist On and Off
342
Trail Turn Assist Indicators
342
Trail Turn Assist – Troubleshooting
343
Hill Descent Control
344
What Is Hill Descent Control
344
How Does Hill Descent Control Work
344
Hill Descent Control Precautions
344
Switching Hill Descent Control On and Off
344
Setting the Hill Descent Speed
344
Hill Descent Control Indicator
344
Hill Descent Control – Troubleshooting
345
Steering
346
Electric Power Steering
346
Steering – Troubleshooting
347
Parking Aids
348
Parking Aid Precautions
348
Switching Parking Aid On and Off
348
Rear Parking Aid
349
Front Parking Aid
350
Parking Aid Indicators
351
Parking Aids – Troubleshooting
352
Rear View Camera
354
What Is the Rear View Camera
354
Rear View Camera Precautions
354
Locating the Rear View Camera
354
Rear View Camera Guide Lines
355
Rear View Camera Settings
355
360 Degree Camera
357
What Is the 360 Degree Camera
357
How Does the 360 Degree Camera Work
357
360 Degree Camera Precautions
357
Locating the 360 Degree Cameras - Excluding: Raptor/​Tremor
357
Locating the 360 Degree Cameras - Raptor/​Tremor
358
360 Degree Camera Guide Lines
358
360 Degree Camera Settings
359
Cruise Control
362
What Is Cruise Control
362
Switching Cruise Control On and Off
362
Setting the Cruise Control Speed
362
Canceling the Set Speed
363
Resuming the Set Speed
363
Cruise Control Indicators
363
Adaptive Cruise Control
364
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work
364
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions
364
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations
365
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off
366
Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Cancellation
367
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed
367
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap
368
Canceling the Set Speed
369
Resuming the Set Speed
369
Overriding the Set Speed
370
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators
371
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control
371
Lane Centering
371
Lane Centering – Troubleshooting
374
Predictive Speed Assist
375
Predictive Speed Assist – Troubleshooting
378
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting
378
BlueCruise
380
How Does BlueCruise Work
380
BlueCruise Precautions
381
BlueCruise Requirements
382
BlueCruise Limitations
382
BlueCruise Settings
383
Switching BlueCruise On and Off
384
BlueCruise Alerts
384
BlueCruise Automatic Cancellation
384
BlueCruise Indicators
385
Lane Change Assist
386
In-Lane Repositioning
387
BlueCruise – Information Messages
388
Lane Keeping System
390
What Is the Lane Keeping System
390
How Does the Lane Keeping System Work
390
Lane Keeping System Precautions
390
Lane Keeping System Limitations
390
Switching the Lane Keeping System On and Off
391
Switching the Lane Keeping System Mode
391
Alert Mode
391
Aid Mode
392
Alert and Aid Mode
392
Lane Keeping System Indicators
393
Blind Spot Assist
394
Blind Spot Assist with Trailer Coverage
396
Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting
399
Blind Spot Information System
401
What Is Blind Spot Information System
401
How Does Blind Spot Information System Work
401
Blind Spot Information System Precautions
401
Blind Spot Information System Limitations
401
Blind Spot Information System Requirements
401
Switching Blind Spot Information System On and Off
401
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors
402
Blind Spot Information System With Trailer Coverage
402
Blind Spot Information System Indicators
403
Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooting
404
Exit Warning
405
What is Exit Warning
405
How Does Exit Warning Work
405
Exit Warning Precautions
405
Exit Warning Limitations
405
Exit Warning Indicators
406
Switching Exit Warning On and Off
406
Locating the Exit Warning Sensors
406
Exit Warning – Troubleshooting
407
Cross Traffic Alert
408
What Is Cross Traffic Alert
408
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work
408
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions
408
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations
409
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off
410
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors
410
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators
411
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting
411
Pre-Collision Assist
412
What Is Pre-Collision Assist
412
How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work
412
Pre-Collision Assist Precautions
412
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations
413
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and Off
415
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and Off - Vehicles With: Police Pack
415
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors
415
Distance Indication
416
Forward Collision Warning
417
Distance Alert
417
Automatic Emergency Braking
417
Evasive Steering Assist
418
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting
419
Speed Sign Recognition
421
What Is Speed Sign Recognition
421
How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work
421
Speed Sign Recognition Precautions
421
Speed Sign Recognition Limitations
421
Speed Sign Recognition Indicators
422
Speed Sign Recognition Settings
422
Speed Sign Recognition – Troubleshooting
422
Driver Alert
423
What Is Driver Alert
423
How Does Driver Alert Work
423
Driver Alert Precautions
423
Driver Alert Limitations
423
Switching Driver Alert On and Off
424
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting
424
Load Carrying
425
Load Carrying Precautions
425
Using a Slide-In Camper
426
Locating the Safety Compliance Certification Labels
426
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating
426
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
427
What Is the Gross Combined Weight Rating
427
Calculating Payload
427
Calculating the Load Limit
428
Pickup Bed
430
Pickup Bed Precautions
430
Pickup Bed Anchor Points
430
Tailgate Anchor Points
431
Connecting a Trailer
433
Connecting a Trailer Precautions
433
Hitches
433
Connecting a Trailer
433
Trailer Lighting Check
435
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting
436
Towing a Trailer
437
Towing a Trailer Precautions
437
Trailer Brake Precautions
437
Towing a Trailer Limitations
438
Loading Your Trailer
438
Trailer Towing Hints
439
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft
440
Towing Weights and Dimensions
440
Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting
442
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
444
What Is the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
444
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Precautions
444
Using the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
444
Adjusting the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Mode
446
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller – Troubleshooting
447
Trailer Sway Control
449
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work
449
Trailer Sway Control Precautions
449
Switching Trailer Sway Control On and Off
449
Trailer Hitching Assistance
450
What Is Trailer Hitching Assistance
450
How Does Trailer Hitching Assistance Work
450
Trailer Hitching Assistance Precautions
450
Trailer Hitching Assistance Limitations
451
Switching Trailer Hitching Assistance On and Off
451
Using Trailer Hitching Assistance
451
Trailer Hitching Assistance Indicators
452
Trailer Hitching Assistance – Troubleshooting
454
Trailer Backup Assistance
456
What is Trailer Backup Assistance
456
How Does Trailer Backup Assistance Work
456
Trailer Backup Assistance Precautions
456
Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistance for a Conventional Trailer
456
Switching Trailer Backup Assistance On and Off
460
Using the Trailer Backup Assistance Controller
461
Using the Trailer Backup Assistance Views
461
Trailer Backup Assistance – Troubleshooting
464
Trailer Reverse Guidance
470
What Is Trailer Reverse Guidance
470
How Does Trailer Reverse Guidance Work
470
Trailer Reverse Guidance Precautions
470
Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance for a Conventional Trailer
470
Switching Trailer Reverse Guidance On and Off
473
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance Views
474
Trailer Reverse Guidance – Troubleshooting
476
Off-Road Driving
482
Basic Off-Road Driving Techniques
482
Driving Your Vehicle at High Speeds - Raptor
483
Off-Road Driving Aids - Raptor
483
After Driving Your Vehicle Off-Road
484
Driving Hints
485
Breaking-In
485
Driving Economically
485
Driving in Cold Weather
485
Driving Through Water
486
Floor Mats
488
Crash and Breakdown Information
490
Roadside Assistance
490
High Voltage Battery Vehicle Precautions - Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)
491
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off
492
Jump Starting the Vehicle
492
Post-Crash Alert System
495
Post-Collision Braking
495
Automatic Crash Shutoff
495
Recovery Towing
496
Transporting the Vehicle
497
Fail-Safe Cooling
497
Towing Your Vehicle
499
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions
499
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x2
499
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x4
499
Emergency Towing
501
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting
501
Fuses
502
Fuse Precautions
502
Under Hood Fuse Box
502
Battery Fuse Box
507
Interior Fuse Box
507
Identifying Fuse Types
511
Fuses – Troubleshooting
511
Maintenance
512
Maintenance Precautions
512
Opening and Closing the Hood
512
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™
513
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™
514
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
515
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L
516
Under Hood Overview - 5.2L
517
Engine Oil
518
Engine Air Filter
527
Coolant
529
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.7L, Vehicles With: Dual Generators
536
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 2.7L, Vehicles With: Single Generator
536
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 3.5L, Vehicles With: Dual Generators
536
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 3.5L, Vehicles With: Single Generator
536
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 3.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
537
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 5.0L, Vehicles With: Dual Generators
537
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 5.0L, Vehicles With: Single Generator
537
Drive Belt Routing Overview - 5.2L
537
12V Battery
538
12V Battery – Troubleshooting
540
Adjusting the Headlamps
542
Exterior Bulbs
543
Interior Bulbs
547
Vehicle Specifications
548
Engine Specifications - 2.7L
548
Engine Specifications - 3.5L EcoBoost (BM), Excluding: Raptor
549
Engine Specifications - 3.5L EcoBoost (BM), Raptor
550
Engine Specifications - 3.5L, Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)
551
Engine Specifications - 5.0L
552
Engine Specifications - 5.2L
553
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L
554
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L EcoBoost (BM), Excluding: Raptor
555
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L EcoBoost (BM), Raptor
556
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L, Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FHEV)
557
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L
558
Motorcraft Parts - 5.2L
559
Vehicle Care
560
Cleaning Products
560
Cleaning the Exterior
561
Cleaning the Interior
563
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
565
Waxing Your Vehicle
565
Storing Your Vehicle
566
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage
566
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage
567
Wheel and Tire Information
568
Locating the Tire label
568
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
568
Information on the Tire Sidewall
569
Glossary of Tire Terminology
574
Tire Replacement Requirements
575
Using Snow Chains
577
Using Bead-Lock Wheels - Raptor
579
Tire Care
581
Checking the Tire Pressures
581
Inflating the Tires
581
Inspecting the Tire for Wear
582
Inspecting the Tire for Damage
583
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems
587
Tire Rotation
587
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
589
What Is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
589
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Overview
589
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Precautions
590
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Limitations
590
Viewing the Tire Pressures
591
Resetting Tire Pressure Monitoring System
591
Tire Pressure Monitoring System – Troubleshooting
594
Changing a Road Wheel
596
Changing a Flat Tire - Excluding: Raptor
596
Changing a Flat Tire - Raptor
603
Wheel Nuts
610
Vehicle Identification
612
Vehicle Identification Number
612
Connected Vehicle
613
What Is a Connected Vehicle
613
Connected Vehicle Requirements
613
Connected Vehicle Limitations
613
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network
613
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network
613
Connected Vehicle Settings
614
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting
614
Vehicle Hotspot
616
Setting Up a Vehicle Hotspot
616
Vehicle Hotspot Settings
616
Vehicle Hotspot – Troubleshooting
617
Audio System
618
Audio System Precautions
618
Identifying the Audio Unit
618
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off
618
Selecting the Audio Source
618
Media Control Buttons
618
Adjusting the Volume
619
Setting a Memory Preset
619
Muting the Audio
619
Adjusting the Sound Settings
619
Setting the Clock and Date
619
AM/FM Radio
620
Switching the Display On and Off
620
Digital Radio
620
Satellite Radio
622
Audio System – Troubleshooting
624
Center Display
628
Center Display Overview
628
Status Bar
628
Information On Demand Screen
629
Feature Bar
629
Settings
630
Driver Assistance Menu
630
Rebooting the Center Display
630
Voice Interaction
632
Ford Assistant
632
Alexa Built-In
634
What is Alexa Built-In
634
Alexa Built-In Requirements
634
Signing In to Your Account
634
Using Alexa Built-In
634
Alexa Built-In Settings
634
Phone
636
Phone Precautions
636
Connecting Your Phone
636
Phone Menu
636
Making and Receiving a Phone Call
638
Sending and Receiving a Text Message
639
Switching Text Message Notification On and Off
640
Enabling Apps on a Mobile Device
640
Switching Apple CarPlay On and Off
640
Switching Android Auto™ On and Off
641
Bluetooth®
642
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device
642
Playing Media Using Bluetooth®
642
Personal Profiles
643
How Do Personal Profiles Work
643
Enabling or Disabling Personal Profiles
643
Creating a Personal Profile
643
Linking or Unlinking a Personal Profile
643
Selecting a Personal Profile
644
Deleting a Personal Profile
644
Navigation
645
Connected Navigation
645
Accessing Navigation
645
Navigation Map Updates
645
Adjusting the Map
645
Live Traffic
645
Setting a Destination
645
Waypoints
646
Route Guidance
646
Trailer Towing Navigation
647
Vehicle Software Updates
648
Vehicle Software Updates
648
Software Update Settings
648
Software Update Indicators
649
Vehicle System Reset
650
Performing a System Reset
650
Accessories
651
Accessories
651
Auxiliary Switches
653
What Are the Auxiliary Switches
653
Locating the Auxiliary Switches
653
Locating the Auxiliary Switch Wiring
654
Identifying the Auxiliary Switch Wiring
655
Warranty Terms and Conditions
656
Base Warranty
656
Ford Protect
657
What Is Ford Protect
657
Scheduled Maintenance
659
Scheduled Maintenance
659
General Maintenance Information
662
Customer Information
666
Rollover Warning
666
Getting the Services You Need
666
In California (U.S. Only)
668
The Better Business Bureau Auto Line Program
670
The Mediation and Arbitration Program
670
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
671
Reporting Safety Defects in the United States
672
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada
672
Third Party Software Copyright Acknowledgment
673
Radio Frequency Certification Labels
673
Perchlorate
673
Replacement Parts Recommendation
673
Mobile Communications Equipment
674
Federal Highway Administration Regulation
674
End User License Agreement
675
Emission Law
700
Export Unique Options
701
Warranty Information
702
Decommissioning the Vehicle
704
Decommissioning Requirements
704
Appendices
705
Electromagnetic Compatibility
705
Index
709

2026 Ford F150 Overview

Owner's Manual

The 2026 Ford F150 comes with a comprehensive Owner's Manual that serves as an essential guide for all truck owners. It is designed to optimize your driving experience by providing crucial information on vehicle operation, safety features, and maintenance schedules. This manual ensures you are well-informed about your truck's capabilities and best practices for care. Understanding your vehicle through the manual can enhance safety, increase longevity, and improve performance. From troubleshooting common issues to ensuring compliance with warranty guidelines, the Owner's Manual is an invaluable resource for both new and seasoned drivers. Your F150's full potential awaits as you familiarize yourself with every feature and specification outlined in this vital document.

Introduction

The 2026 Ford F150 continues the legacy of excellence in the world of pickups, combining rugged durability with modern technology. Known for its ability to tackle tough jobs while providing comfort for everyday use, the F150 integrates innovative engineering with a bold design. This model year introduces enhancements that cater to the needs of drivers, whether it be for work purposes or leisure adventures. With a range of options and customizable features, the 2026 F150 stands as a leading choice among full-size trucks.

Powertrains

Under the hood, the 2026 Ford F150 offers a diverse lineup of powertrains designed to meet various drivers' needs. Customers can choose from a powerful 3.3L V6 engine, an efficient 2.7L EcoBoost V6, or opt for substantial muscular performance with the 5.0L V8. For those looking toward sustainable driving, a hybrid option is also available, flawlessly combining electric and gasoline power. Each engine is paired with a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission, ensuring responsive handling and improved efficiency across all configurations.

Trims

The 2026 F150 features a variety of trims to cater to all preferences and budgets, ranging from the base XL model to the luxurious Platinum and Limited versions. Options such as the XLT and Lariat provide an excellent blend of functional attributes and aesthetic appeal. Each trim level offers unique characteristics, whether focusing on off-road capability, enhanced technology, or luxury amenities, giving customers the freedom to select their perfect match.

Features

Packed with cutting-edge technology and high-end features, the 2026 F150 is designed for both comfort and convenience. From advanced safety systems like Ford Co-Pilot360 to the intuitive SYNC 4 infotainment system, drivers enjoy a host of modern functionalities. Added luxuries such as heated and ventilated seating, premium sound systems, and customizable ambient lighting elevate the driving experience. With a spacious cabin and versatile cargo solutions, the F150 makes every drive enjoyable, whether navigating city streets or taking on rugged trails.

User manual download

The Ford F150 owner manual for the 2026 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2026 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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