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2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt Guidelines

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2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt Guidelines

In terms of safety and comfort, the 2023 Ford F-150 is committed to the well-being of both the driver and the passengers. This is shown by the fact that the seats and seat belts follow strict rules. The 2023 F-150 was made with careful attention to detail, and the seats are set up to give passengers the most comfort and support. This makes driving a pleasant and safe experience. The interior is made to make the trip better for everyone on board, with seats that can be adjusted and high-quality upholstery choices. The 2023 F-150 is also focused on safety when it comes to seat belt rules. With prompts for each seating position, the car stresses how important it is to wear a seat belt to protect passengers in the event of a crash. Also, the addition of child seat anchor points shows that safety for families and young people is a priority. This guide explains how seating arrangements and seat belt rules work together in a complicated way so that drivers and guests can have the safest and most comfortable trip possible. Ford’s commitment to a complete driving experience is shown in the 2023 F-150, which takes safety and comfort to a new level with its careful seats and seat belt rules.

Front Seats

FRONT SEAT PRECAUTIONS

  • WARNING: Sitting improperly, out of position or with the seatback reclined too far can take weight off the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in the event of a crash. Always sit upright against your seat back, with your feet on the floor.
  • WARNING: Do not recline the seat backrest too far as this can cause the occupant to slide under the seatbelt, resulting in personal injury in the event of a crash.
  • WARNING: Do not place objects higher than the top of the seat backrest. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
  • WARNING: Do not adjust the driver seat or seat backrest when your vehicle is moving. This may result in sudden seat movement, causing the loss of control of your vehicle.

SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION

2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 01 When you use them properly, the seat, head restraint, seatbelt and airbags will provide optimum protection in the event of a crash.

We recommend that you follow these guidelines:

  • Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine as far back as possible.
  • Do not recline the seat backrest so that your torso is more than 30 degrees from the upright position.
  • Adjust the head restraint so that the top of it is level with the top of your head and as far forward as possible. Make sure that you remain comfortable.
  • Keep sufficient distance between yourself and the steering wheel. We recommend a minimum of 10 in
    (25 cm) between your breastbone and the airbag cover.
  • Hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent.
  • Bend your legs slightly so that you can press the pedals fully.
  • Position the shoulder strap of the seatbelt over the center of your shoulder and position the lap strap tightly across your hips.

Make sure that your driving position is comfortable and that you can maintain full control of your vehicle.

MANUAL SEATS
HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 02

The head restraints consist of:

  • A An energy absorbing head restraint.
  • B Two steel stems.
  • C Guide sleeve adjust and release button.
  • D Guide sleeve unlock and remove button (If equipped).

ADJUSTING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
4-Way Head Restraints

  • WARNING: Fully adjust the head restraint before you sit in or operate your vehicle. This will help minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do not adjust the head restraint when your vehicle is moving.
  • WARNING: The head restraint is a safety device. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. Failure to adjust the head restraint properly could reduce its effectiveness during certain impacts.
  • WARNING: Adjust the head restraints for all passengers before you drive your vehicle. This will help minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do not adjust the head restraints when your vehicle is moving.

Note: Adjust the seat backrest to an upright driving position before adjusting the head restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of it is level with the top of your head and as far forward as possible. Make sure that you remain comfortable. If you are extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to its highest position.

Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
To lower the head restraint:

  1. Press and hold the adjust and release button.
  2. Push the head restraint down.

REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT

  1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches its highest position.
  2. Press and hold the adjust and release button and the unlock and remove button.
  3. Pull up the head restraint.

INSTALLING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves and push the head restraint down until it locks.

MOVING THE SEAT BACKWARD AND FORWARD
Manual Seat Adjustment

WARNING: Make sure the seat fully locks into place by rocking it backward and forward. Not securing the seat into the locked position can be dangerous in a crash and could cause serious personal injury or death.2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 03 ADJUSTING THE SEAT BACKREST
Manual Seat Adjustment

  • WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
  • WARNING: Do not place cargo or any objects behind the seat backrest before returning it to the original position. Pull on the seat backrest to make sure that it has fully latched after returning the seat backrest to its original position. An unlatched seat may become dangerous if you stop suddenly or have a crash.2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 04

ADJUSTING THE LUMBAR SUPPORT2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 05

POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 06

The head restraints consist of:

  • A An energy absorbing head restraint.
  • B Two steel stems.
  • C Guide sleeve adjust and release button.
  • D Guide sleeve unlock and remove button (If equipped).

ADJUSTING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
4-Way Head Restraints

  • WARNING: Fully adjust the head restraint before you sit in or operate your vehicle. This will help minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do not adjust the head restraint when your vehicle is moving.
  • WARNING: The head restraint is a safety device. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. Failure to adjust the head restraint properly could reduce its effectiveness during certain impacts.
    WARNING: Adjust the head restraints for all passengers before you drive your vehicle. This will help minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do not adjust the head restraints when your vehicle is moving.

To raise the head restraint, pull the head restraint up.
To lower the head restraint:

  1. Press and hold the adjust and release button.
  2. Push the head restraint down.

Tilting the Head Restraint (If Equipped)2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 07

  1. Adjust the seat backrest to an upright driving or riding position.
  2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward your head to the preferred position.

After the head restraint reaches the forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward again to release it to the rearward, untilted position.
Note: Do not attempt to force the head restraint backward after it is tilted. Instead, continue tilting it forward until the head restraint releases to the upright position.

REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT

  1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches its highest position.
  2. Press and hold the adjust and release button and the unlock and remove button.
  3. Pull up the head restraint.
    Note: You cannot remove head restraints that have audio system speakers.

INSTALLING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves and push the head restraint down until it locks.

MOVING THE SEAT BACKWARD AND FORWARD2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 08

If the seat stops prior to reaching the end of the travel position, or an obstruction occurs, a new stopping position is learned.
To reset the stopping position:

  1. Remove any obstruction.
  2. Press and hold the control until the seat stops moving.
  3. Press and hold the control again until the seat stops.
  4. Continue holding the control for a few seconds. The new position is learned.

ADJUSTING THE SEAT CUSHION (If Equipped)2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 09 ADJUSTING THE SEAT BACKREST
Max Recline Seat

WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 10

Adjusting the Seat Flat (If Equipped)2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 11 This feature allows the occupant to find a comfortable position to rest when the vehicle is not moving.
Note: Before adjusting the seat backrest fully flat, place the rear seat cushion into the upright position and remove any objects that could obstruct the movement of the flat seat. See Folding the Seats (page 202).
As the seat folds flat, the cushion adjusts to support the hips and lower back. For additional support, you can also adjust the upper seat backrest.
If you fully recline the passenger seat and the vehicle is moving, a message appears on the instrument cluster and a tone sounds. To switch the warning off, return the seat to an upright position.

Adjusting the Upper Seat Backrest (If Equipped)2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 12

  • The front upper seat backrest tilts for extra comfort. To tilt the upper seat backrest, pivot the upper seat backrest toward your shoulders.
  • After the upper seat backrest reaches the forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward again to release it to the rearward, untilted position.

ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 13

ADJUSTING THE LUMBAR SUPPORT2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 14 MASSAGE SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
MASSAGE SEAT LIMITATIONS

  • The vehicle must be running or be in accessory mode to activate the seats.
  • The passenger side massage is available if the occupant meets the seat sensor weight requirements.
  • Allow a few seconds for any selection to activate. Selecting a different adjustment cancels the current one in progress. When the seat backrest and cushion are both active, the massage alternates between zones.

ADJUSTING THE MASSAGE SEAT SETTINGS2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 15

  • A Select the previous massage pattern or lumbar area.
  • B Decrease the massage or lumbar Intensity.
  • C Select the next massage pattern or lumbar area.
  • D Increase the massage or lumbar Intensity.
  • E Select the massage or lumbar mode.

You can also adjust this feature through the touchscreen.

HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)

HEATED SEAT PRECAUTIONS

  • WARNING: Use caution when using the heated seat if you are unable to feel pain to your skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions. The heated seat could cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
  • WARNING: Do not poke sharp objects into the seat cushion or seat backrest. This could damage the heated seat element and cause it to overheat. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
  • WARNING: Do not place anything on the seat that blocks the heat, for example a seat cover or a cushion. This could cause the seat to overheat. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.

Do not:

  • Place heavy objects on the seat.
  • Operate the heated seat if water or any other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the seat to dry.

SWITCHING THE HEATED SEATS ON AND OFF
The vehicle must be running to use this feature.

2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 16 Press the heated seat symbol on the climate controls or touchscreen to cycle through the various heat settings and off. The more indicators that display, the warmer the temperature of the seat.
Note: The heated seats may remain on after you remote start your vehicle, based on your remote start settings. The heated seats may also turn on when you start your vehicle if they were on when you switched your vehicle off.

VENTILATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
VENTILATED SEAT PRECAUTIONS

Do not:

  • Spill liquid on the front seats. This may cause the air vent holes to become blocked and not work properly.
  • Place cargo or objects under the seats. They may block the air intake causing the air vents to not work properly.

SWITCHING THE VENTILATED SEATS ON AND OFF
The vehicle must be running to use this feature.2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 17

  • Press this symbol on the climate controls or the touchscreen to cycle through the various ventilation settings and off. More indicator lights indicate higher fan speeds.
  • Note: When you switch the climate control fan speed and the ventilated seats to their maximum settings, the ventilated seats provide increased cooling.
  • If the engine falls below 350 RPM while the ventilated seats are on, the feature turns itself off unless the vehicle is in Auto-Start-Stop mode. You may need to reactivate the ventilated seats.
  • Note: The ventilated seats may remain on after you remote start your vehicle, based on your remote start settings. The ventilated seats may also turn on when you start your vehicle if they were on when you switched your vehicle off.

Rear Seats – Crew Cab/SuperCab

MANUAL SEATS
HEAD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS Rear Seat Outermost Head Restraints

2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 18 Rear Seat Center Head Restraint

2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 19 The head restraints consist of:

  • A An energy absorbing head restraint.
  • B Two steel stems.
  • C Guide sleeve adjust and release button.
  • D Guide sleeve unlock and remove button (If equipped).

ADJUSTING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint:

  1. Press and hold the adjust and release button.
  2. Push the head restraint down.

REMOVING THE HEAD RESTRAINT

  1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches its highest position.
  2. Press and hold the adjust and release button and the unlock and remove button.
  3. Pull up the head restraint.

INSTALLING THE HEAD RESTRAINT
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves and push the head restraint down until it locks.

FOLDING THE SEATS
You can flip each seat cushion up into a vertical storage position.2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 20 Rotate the seat up until it locks in place.

Locking the Cushion (If Equipped)
The locking key is in the remote control. See Removing the Key Blade (page 92).2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 21 Turn the key to lock or unlock

UNFOLDING THE SEATS

WARNING: Make sure that cargo and other objects are not trapped under the seat cushion and that you return the seat cushion to the full-down position. Failure to do so may prevent the seat from operating properly, which could increase the risk of serious injury in a crash.2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 22

HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
HEATED SEAT PRECAUTIONS

  • WARNING: Use caution when using the heated seat if you are unable to feel pain to your skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions. The heated seat could cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
  • WARNING: Do not poke sharp objects into the seat cushion or seat backrest. This could damage the heated seat element and cause it to overheat. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
  • WARNING: Do not place anything on the seat that blocks the heat, for example a seat cover or a cushion. This could cause the seat to overheat. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.

Do not:

  • Place heavy objects on the seat.
  • Operate the heated seat if water or any other liquid spills on the seat. Allow the seat to dry.

SWITCHING THE HEATED SEATS ON AND OFF

  • The vehicle must be running to use this feature.
  • The rear seat heat controls are on the rear of the center console.2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 23
  • Press the heated seat symbol to cycle through the various heat settings and off. More indicator lights indicate warmer settings.
  • The heated seats turn off when you switch off the vehicle.

Seatbelts

SEATBELT PRECAUTIONS

  • WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
  • WARNING: Children must always be properly restrained.
  • WARNING: Do not allow a passenger to hold a child on their lap when your vehicle is moving. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
  • WARNING: All occupants of your vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their seatbelts, even  when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided. Failure to properly wear your seatbelt could seriously increase the risk of injury or death.
  • WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and properly using a seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or death.
  • WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seatbelt.
  • WARNING: Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific seatbelt assembly made up of one buckle and one tongue designed to be used as a pair. Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. Never use a single seatbelt for more than one person.
  • WARNING: Even with advanced restraints systems, properly restrain children 12 and under in a rear seating position. Failure to follow this could seriously increase the risk of injury or death.
  • WARNING: Seatbelts and seats may be hot in a vehicle that is in the sunshine. The hot seatbelts or seats may burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them.
  • WARNING: If your vehicle is involved in a crash, have the seatbelts and associated components inspected as soon as possible. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

All seating positions in this vehicle have seatbelts. All occupants of the vehicle should properly wear their seatbelts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system is provided.

The seatbelt system consists of:

  • Lap and shoulder seatbelts.
  • A shoulder seatbelt with automatic locking mode, except driver seatbelt.
  • Height adjusters at the front outermost seating positions.
  • Seatbelt pretensioners at the front outermost and rear outermost seating positions.
  • 2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 24A seatbelt warning light and chime.
  • 2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 25Crash sensors and monitoring system with readiness indicator.

The seatbelt pretensioners are designed to tighten the seatbelts when activated. In frontal and near-frontal crashes, the seatbelt pretensioners may be activated alone or, if the crash is of sufficient severity, together with the front airbags. In side crashes and rollovers, the pretensioners will be activated when the Safety Canopy is activated.

FASTENING AND UNFASTENING THE SEATBELTS
This applies to all seating positions, except for the front center position of Super Cab and Crew Cab.2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 26

  1. Insert the seatbelt tongue into the buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch.2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 27
  2. Press the button to release the seatbelt.

Using the Seatbelt With Cinch Tongue

  • This applies to the front center seating position of Super Cab and Crew Cab.
  • The cinch tongue slides up and down the seatbelt webbing when you stow the seatbelt or when you put the seatbelts on. When you buckle the seatbelt, the cinch tongue allows you to shorten the lap portion, but pinches the webbing to keep the lap portion from getting longer. The cinch tongue is designed to slip during a crash, so wear the shoulder belt properly and do not allow any slack in either the lap or shoulder portions.

Fastening the Cinch Tongue

WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

  1. Pull the seatbelt from the retractor so that the shoulder belt portion of the seatbelt crosses your shoulder and chest.
  2. Make sure the belt is not twisted. If the belt is twisted, remove the twist.
  3. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for your seating position until you hear a snap and feel it latch.
  4. Make sure you securely fasten the tongue to the buckle by pulling on the tongue.

While you are fastened in the seatbelt, the seatbelt with a cinch tongue adjusts to your movement. However, if you brake hard, turn hard, or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the seatbelt locks and helps reduce your forward movement.

SENSITIVE LOCKING MODE
WHAT IS SENSITIVE LOCKING MODE
Sensitive locking mode is a seatbelt retractor feature that allows shoulder belt length adjustment according to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement.

HOW DOES SENSITIVE LOCKING MODE WORK

  • If the driver suddenly brakes, turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of about 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, the seatbelts lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.
  • In addition, the seatbelt retractor locks if you pull the seatbelt webbing out too quickly. If the retractor locks, slowly lower the height adjuster to allow the seatbelt to retract.
  • If the retractor does not unlock, pull the seatbelt out slowly then feed a small length of webbing back toward the stowed position.
  • For rear seatbelts, recline the rear seat backrest or push the seat backrest cushion away from the seatbelt. Feed a small length of webbing back toward the stowed position.

AUTOMATIC LOCKING MODE
WHAT IS AUTOMATIC LOCKING MODE
This feature keeps the seatbelts pre-locked. The belt still retracts to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.

WHEN TO USE AUTOMATIC LOCKING MODE
Use this mode any time you install a child restraint in a front or rear seating position. Properly restrain children 12 years old and under in a rear seat whenever possible. See Child Safety (page 50).

  • Note: Automatic locking mode is not available on the driver seatbelt.
  • Note: Vehicles with optional front seat center may not have this function.

ENGAGING AUTOMATIC LOCKING MODE2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 28

  1. Fasten the combination lap and shoulder belt.
  2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until you pull the entire belt out.
  3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the seatbelt is now in the automatic locking mode.

DISENGAGING AUTOMATIC LOCKING MODE
Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive locking mode.

ADJUSTING THE SEATBELTS DURING PREGNANCY

WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and properly fasten your seatbelt. Fit the lap portion of the seatbelt snugly and low across the hips. Position the shoulder portion of the seatbelt across your chest. Pregnant women must follow this practice. See the following figure.2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 29 Pregnant women should always wear their seatbelt. Position the lap belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt low across the hips below the belly and worn as tight as comfort allows. Position the shoulder belt to cross the middle of the shoulder and the center of the chest.

ADJUSTING THE SEATBELT HEIGHT

WARNING: Position the seatbelt height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly could reduce its effectiveness and increase the risk of injury in a crash.2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 30

  1. Pull the button and slide the height adjuster up or down.
  2. Release the button and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place.

ADJUSTING THE SEATBELT LENGTH2023 FORD F-150 Seats and Seat Belt 31

  1. Pull some seatbelt webbing out of the shoulder belt retractor.
  2. While holding the webbing below the tongue, grasp the metal tip of the tongue so that it is parallel to the webbing and slide the tongue up.
  3. Provide enough lap belt length so that the tongue can reach the buckle.

SEATBELT REMINDER
HOW DOES THE SEATBELT REMINDER WORK

  • This feature supplements the seatbelt warning function by providing additional reminders that intermittently sound a tone and illuminate the seatbelt warning lamp when you are in the driver seat or you have a front seat passenger and a seatbelt is unbuckled.
  • The system uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning. To avoid the system switching on the Belt-Minder feature for objects you place on the front passenger seat, only the front seat passengers receive warnings as determined by the front passenger sensing system.
  • If the Belt-Minder warnings expire
    (warnings for about five minutes) for one passenger (driver or front passenger), the other passenger can still cause the Belt-Minder feature to switch on.
IfThen
You and the front seat passenger buckle your seatbelts before you switch the igni- tion on or less than 1–2 minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on…The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.
You or the front seat passenger do not buckle your seatbelts before your vehicle reaches at least 6.0 mph (9.7 km/h) and 1–2 minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on…The Belt-Minder feature activates, the seatbelt warning lamp illuminates and an indicator tone sounds for 6 seconds every 25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes or until you and the front seat passenger buckle your seatbelts.
The seatbelt for the driver or front passenger is unbuckled for about 1 minute while the vehicle is traveling at least

6.0 mph (9.7 km/h) and more than 1–2 minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on…

The Belt-Minder feature activates, the seatbelt warning lamp illuminates and an indicator tone sounds for 6 seconds every 25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes or until you and the front seat passenger buckle your seatbelts.

SEATBELT REMINDER INDICATORS
A warning lamp illuminates if the ignition is on, a front seat is occupied and the seatbelt has not been fastened.
The warning lamp illuminates until you fasten your seatbelt.

SEATBELT REMINDER AUDIBLE WARNINGS

  • A warning tone sounds and the warning lamp illuminates if you are not wearing your seatbelt when your vehicle exceeds a relatively low speed.
  • The warning tone sounds for a short period of time or until you fasten your seatbelt.

SWITCHING THE SEATBELT REMINDER ON AND OFF

WARNING: While the system allows you to deactivate it, this system is designed to improve your chances of being safely belted and surviving an accident. We recommend you leave the system activated for yourself and others who may use the vehicle.

  • Note: The driver and front passenger warnings switch off independently. When you perform this procedure for one seating position, do not buckle the other position as this cancels the process.
  • Note: If you are using MyKey, you cannot disable the seatbelt reminder. Also, if the seatbelt reminder has been previously disabled, it will be re-enabled during the use of MyKey. See MyKey™ (page 99).

Read Steps 1 – 4 before proceeding with the programming procedure.

Make sure that:

  • The parking brake is set.
  • The transmission is in park (P).
  • The ignition is off.
  • The driver and front passenger seatbelts are unfastened.
  1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the engine.
  2. Wait about one minute until the seatbelt warning light switches off. After Step 2, wait an additional five seconds before proceeding with Step 3. Once you start Step 3, you must complete the procedure within 30 seconds.
  3. For the seating position you are switching off, buckle then unbuckle the seatbelt three times at a moderate speed, ending in the unbuckled state. After Step 3, the seatbelt warning light switches on.
  4. When the seatbelt warning light is on, buckle then unbuckle the seatbelt. After Step 4, the seatbelt warning light flashes for confirmation.
  • This switches the feature off for that seating position if it is currently on.
  • This switches the feature on for that seating position if it is currently off.

CHECKING THE SEATBELTS
Check the seatbelts and child restraints periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Make sure there are no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary.
Check the following seatbelt assemblies after a crash.

  • Retractors.
  • Buckles.
  • Front seatbelt buckle assemblies.
  • Shoulder belt height adjusters.
  • Shoulder belt guide on seat backrest.
  • Child restraint LATCH and tether anchors.
  • Attaching hardware.

Read the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint.
We recommend that all seatbelt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a crash be replaced. However, if the crash was minor and an authorized dealer finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Seatbelt assemblies not in use during a crash should also be checked and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.
Properly care for seatbelts. See Cleaning Seatbelts (page 533).

SEATBELT EXTENSIONS

  • WARNING: Persons who fit into the vehicle’s seatbelt should not use an extension. Unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of a crash.
  • WARNING: Only use extensions provided free of charge by our dealers. The dealer will provide an extension designed specifically for this vehicle, model year and seating position. The use of an extension intended for another vehicle, model year or seating position may not offer you the full protection of your vehicle’s seatbelt restraint system.
  • WARNING: Never use seatbelt extensions to install child restraints.
  • WARNING: Do not use extensions to change the way the seatbelt fits across the torso, over the lap or to make the seatbelt buckle easier to reach.

If, because of body size or driving position, it is not possible to properly fasten the seatbelt over your lap and shoulder, an extension that is compatible with the seatbelts is available free of charge from our dealers. Only use our seatbelt extensions made by the original equipment seatbelt manufacturer with our seatbelts. Ask your authorized dealer if your extension is compatible with your vehicle restraint system.

FAQ

How many passengers can the 2023 Ford F-150 seat?

The seating capacity of the 2023 F-150 can vary based on the cab configuration, with options for seating 2 to 6 passengers.

2. What types of seating materials are available in the 2023 F-150?

The 2023 F-150 might offer a range of seating materials, including cloth, leather, and premium upholstery, depending on the trim level.

Are the seats in the 2023 F-150 adjustable?

Yes, the seats in the 2023 F-150 are typically adjustable, allowing drivers and passengers to find comfortable seating positions.

Does the 2023 F-150 offer heated and ventilated seats?

Yes, certain trim levels of the 2023 F-150 might offer heated and ventilated seats for enhanced comfort in varying weather conditions.

Are massaging seats available in the 2023 F-150?

Some higher trim levels of the 2023 F-150 might offer optional massaging seats, providing additional comfort during long drives.

What is the seating arrangement in the rear of the 2023 F-150 SuperCrew cab?

The rear seating area of the 2023 F-150 SuperCrew cab typically features a bench seat that can comfortably accommodate three passengers.

Can child seats be installed in the 2023 F-150?

Yes, the 2023 F-150 is equipped with anchor points for securing child seats, making it suitable for installing child safety seats.

Are there seat belt height adjustments in the 2023 F-150?

The availability of seat belt height adjustments can vary based on the model and trim. Some models might offer adjustable seat belt anchor points.

Are the front seats equipped with airbags in the 2023 F-150?

Yes, the 2023 F-150 is equipped with front airbags that provide additional safety to the driver and front passenger in the event of a collision.

Can the rear seats be folded to create extra cargo space in the 2023 F-150?

Yes, certain cab configurations of the 2023 F-150 allow the rear seats to be folded down, providing additional cargo space when needed.

How should child safety seats be properly secured in the 2023 F-150?

Child safety seats should be properly secured using the vehicle’s built-in anchor points and following the manufacturer’s instructions for installation.

Does the 2023 F-150 have seat belt reminders for all passengers?

The 2023 F-150 typically comes with seat belt reminders for both the driver and front passenger seats, reminding occupants to fasten their seat belts.

Is there a middle seat in the front row of the 2023 F-150’s cab?

The availability of a middle seat in the front row can vary based on the cab configuration. Some models offer a front center seat with a fold-down armrest.

Are there height or weight restrictions for passengers using booster seats in the 2023 F-150?

Booster seat requirements can vary by region and regulations. Follow the booster seat manufacturer’s guidelines and local laws for height and weight restrictions.

Can I use seat covers in the 2023 F-150?

Yes, you can use seat covers in the 2023 F-150. Just ensure that the seat covers are designed to fit well and do not interfere with the proper functioning of the seat belts or airbags.

Useful Links

View Full PDF:2023 FORD F-150 Owner’s Manual| Auto User Guide
2023 FORD F-150 Maintenance Schedule