2021 Ford F-150 Owners Manual - Security

Security

The passive anti-theft system prevents someone from starting the vehicle with an incorrectly coded key.

The passive anti-theft system arms when you switch the ignition off.

It disarms when the ignition is switched on with a correctly coded key.

Note: The system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems.

Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key in your vehicle. Always take the keys and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle.

(If Equipped)

The Anti-Theft Alarm System warns you of an unauthorized entry to your vehicle.

When armed, the anti-theft alarm is triggered in any of the following ways:

If someone opens a door, the tailgate or the hood without a correctly coded key or remote control.

If you turn the power on without a correctly coded key.

If the interior sensors detect movement inside your vehicle.

If the inclination sensors detect an attempt to raise your vehicle.

If someone disconnects the vehicle battery or the battery backup alarm.

If someone disconnects the trailer. See

Connecting a Trailer (page 371).

Any further attempts to carry out one of the above sounds the alarm again.

If the anti-theft alarm is triggered, the alarm horn sounds for 30 seconds and the direction indicators flash for five minutes.

The perimeter alarm is designed to detect unauthorized access to your vehicle.

What Are the Interior Sensors (If Equipped)

The interior sensors are designed to detect any movement inside your vehicle.

The interior sensors are in the overhead console.

Note: Do not cover the interior sensors.

(If Equipped)

The inclination sensor is designed to detect an attempt to raise your vehicle, for example to remove a wheel or to tow it away.

The battery backup alarm is an additional alarm system that has its own battery and horn. It is designed to detect if the vehicle battery or the battery backup alarm is disconnected.

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The alarm is ready to arm when there is not a key in your vehicle.

Lock your vehicle with your remote control to arm the alarm.

Disarm the alarm by performing any of the following actions:

• Unlock the doors or luggage compartment with the remote control.

• Switch your vehicle on or start your vehicle.

SETTINGS (If Equipped)

You can select two levels of alarm security, all sensors and perimeter sensing.

All sensors is the standard setting.

In all sensors, all equipped sensors are on when you arm the alarm.

Note: Do not arm the alarm with all sensors if passengers, animals or other moving objects are inside your vehicle.

In perimeter sensing, the interior sensors are off when you arm the alarm.

All the other equipped sensors activate when you arm the alarm in this mode.

Press Settings on the touchscreen.

Press Vehicle Settings.

Press Alarm System.

Press Motion Sensors.

Press a setting.

You can choose which level of security you require after you switch the ignition off.

Note: If you do not choose a setting, the system defaults to all sensors.

Press Settings on the touchscreen.

Press Vehicle Settings.

Press Alarm System.

Switch Ask on Exit on or off.

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Take all remote controls to an authorized dealer if there is any potential alarm problem with your vehicle.

Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

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