Ford F-150 2023, Owner'S Manual

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HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION –
TROUBLESHOOTING
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION – FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
What should I do if the vehicle runs out
of fuel and the high voltage battery is
out of charge?
Refuel and start your vehicle normally.
The engine will recharge the high
voltage battery.
Why does the engine sometimes start
at key-on?
The vehicle's computer determines if
an engine start is required at key-on.
It starts the engine when necessary for
cabin heating, windshield defrost, or if
the outside temperature is low.
Can I put E15 or E85 in my vehicle, and
how will it affect my fuel economy?
Your hybrid vehicle can use E15 (15%
ethanol, 85% gasoline) fuel, but you
may notice slightly reduced fuel
economy because ethanol contains
less energy per gallon than gasoline.
Your hybrid vehicle is not designed to
use E85 (85% ethanol).
Why does it take a long time before the
engine shuts down?
There are several reasons the engine
stays on for an extended amount of
time when you first start it. One
common reason is to make sure that
the emissions components are warm
enough to minimize tailpipe emission.
As the climate gets cooler, the
engine-on time is extended.
Why does my engine stay on when it is
extremely cold outside?
In order to make sure that the climate
control system can begin heating the
cabin or defrosting the windshield as
soon as a driver requests it, the engine
coolant temperature has to be kept
sufficiently hot. Keeping the engine on
is required to maintain the correct
coolant temperature.
POWER FLOW
WHAT IS POWER FLOW
The power flow shows how power is being
used in the vehicle and also displays
reasons for engine operation.
HOW DOES POWER FLOW WORK
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The power flow information for
your hybrid vehicle is available
through the home screen or
under Apps.
Vehicle Operational States
Power flows to or from the front and rear
wheels depending on the operational state
and the drive conditions.
• Idling: The vehicle is running and in park
(P). The engine and/or the high voltage
battery are on.
• Electric driving: The vehicle is running
and in drive (D) or neutral (N). The high
voltage battery provides power to the
wheels.
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2023 F-150 (TFD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202206, DOM
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information - Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(HEV)