Trailer Lighting Check - Ford F-150 2023 Owner's Manual

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
1. 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 on
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.
2023 F-150 (TFD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202206, DOM
Connecting a Trailer
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TRAILER LIGHTING CHECK

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
1.
2. Press Towing.
3. Press Trailer Light Check.
4. Press Start.
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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.
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.
Press Features on the touchscreen.