Ford F-150 2023, Owner'S Manual

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REVERSE BRAKING ASSIST –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is reverse braking assist unavailable?
• Make sure the reverse braking assist is
on. See
Switching Reverse Braking
Assist On and Off (page 298).
• Make sure that all doors, liftgate or
tailgate and hood are closed. Drive the
vehicle on a straight road for a short
period. If the message remains, have
the system checked.
• Make sure the cross traffic alert system
is on if equipped. See
Switching Cross
Traffic Alert On and Off (page 388).
• Make sure the rear parking aid system
is on. See
Rear Parking Aid (page 324).
• Make sure the traction control is on.
See
Switching Traction Control On
and Off (page 307).
Note: The traction control automatically
turns off if four-wheel drive low and certain
drive modes such as mud/ruts and
snow/sand is activated.
• The vehicle may have sustained a rear
end impact. Have the sensors checked
for proper coverage and operation.
• An anti-lock brake, traction control or
stability control event may have
occurred. Reverse braking assist
resumes operation when the event is
complete.
• Make sure the rear view camera and
360 degree camera are not dirty or
obstructed. If dirty, clean the camera.
If the message still appears after
cleaning the camera, wait a short time
for the message to clear. If the
message does not clear, have the
system checked.
• Make sure the cross traffic alert and
rear parking aid sensors are not
blocked or faulty. See
Locating the
Cross Traffic Alert Sensors (page
388). See Locating the Rear Parking
Aid Sensors (page 324).
• You recently had your vehicle serviced,
or the battery disconnected. Drive your
vehicle a short distance to resume
system operation.
• Reverse braking assist does not
function when you connect a trailer.
Operation resumes when you
disconnect the trailer.
Note: If the answers to why the system is
unavailable do not assist in returning reverse
braking assist to available, have the system
checked as soon as possible.
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2023 F-150 (TFD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202206, DOM
Reverse Braking Assist
(If Equipped)