Hints-tips-tricks for Gen 14

[smackit]

Opening the door while the engine is running?

To be honest, I'd like total abolition of the door chime. Engine off or engine running is equally as annoying.

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[narumysore]

I don’t know if this works but I figured it’s better to ask you guys. On trucks equipped with max recline seats
1. remove front head rests.
2. Slide front seat all the way forward towards the dashboard.
3. put down rear seat.
4. adjust front seat to the max recline position.

if all 4 above is done, i Am assuming that it will be one long bed to sleep on with feet stretched. Am I correct?

 

[PungoteagueDave]

I don’t know if this works but I figured it’s better to ask you guys. On trucks equipped with max recline seats
1. remove front head rests.
2. Slide front seat all the way forward towards the dashboard.
3. put down rear seat.
4. adjust front seat to the max recline position.

if all 4 above is done, i Am assuming that it will be one long bed to sleep on with feet stretched. Am I correct?

No, you cannot remove the headrest. They have speakers. You don't have to move the front seat forward. You do have to raise the bottom of the rear seat fully. Instructions here

 

[mwf5888]

Leaving the door cracked is the only thing I have found, short of leaving you key fob in the truck.

You can disable the 'Double Honk' using FORScan, was first thing I did on mine. I also changed my key fobs to require two pushes to set off the alarm vs one; enabled bambi mode (when pulling the turn signal stalk to turn high beams on it leaves the low beam & fog lights on); and global window up and down.

 

[nighthawk283]

Where did you get the info on disabling double honk for the forscan

 

[jeffcrum]

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/turn-off-honking-when-exiting-and-idling.2449/#post-36402

Here is where I saw it.

 

[Coachboz]

Go to your settings and create a profile. After I did that, seems no problems. At least for me.... Forget where it is exactly.... But you'll find it. It's at one of the main menu screens.

I did this and it worked, but then after receiving an OTA update last week, it seems it's back to the behavior of showing "My View" at *every* startup. :-( Anyone else see this regression?

 

[MrHat102]

How about the screen for a seat massage. Thing comes up all the time while driving wanting me to have a seat massage. I cannot find a way to disable it.

 

[currybob]

How about the screen for a seat massage. Thing comes up all the time while driving wanting me to have a seat massage. I cannot find a way to disable it.

It should never come up unless you press center round button or turn it on at the screen.

 

[bkm]

Yes on the paper manual. I don't feel like sitting in the truck like a dork sorting through it. I'd rather have it next to the recliner for the first couple of weeks.....

I agree too. I guess this makes me " old school" but I like to have it next to the recliner with some mini Post-It notes to bookmark and a highlighter for important items. I would pay for a hard copy if it was reasonably priced.

 

[apMechorse]

...and global window up and down

This is slightly off topic, but can you direct message me what you had to change to activate Global Windows control or direct me to the thread/comments relating to it? I've been following the FORScan threads here and elsewhere, as well as the spreadsheet but so far GW hasn't gotten a lot of attention that I've noticed.

Thanks!

 

[mwf5888]

This is slightly off topic, but can you direct message me what you had to change to activate Global Windows control or direct me to the thread/comments relating to it? I've been following the FORScan threads here and elsewhere, as well as the spreadsheet but so far GW hasn't gotten a lot of attention that I've noticed.

Thanks!

The global window doesn't work yet.

 

[KartRacer25]

Good vid on rear door sensor(s) possibly causing drain issues, or alarm issue, etc
On my super cab I dint close rear (suicide) door securely once (new seals) and rear zone lights stayed on, couldn't figure it out.
Working exactly as designed.
Eventually jumped in, hit ignition switch and got back door ajar message. duh, closed door tight and lights went out. all good.
I think this description also sounds like the big clack (like a big relay) we hear after shutting down truck, after a couple min. It may be properly shutting down the system(s) this guy is describing. Again as designed. ha ha
Maybe if you don't hear the click that's a problem.

 

[MrHat102]

How about the screen for a seat massage. Thing comes up all the time while driving wanting me to have a seat massage. I cannot find a way to disable it.


It should never come up unless you press center round button or turn it on at the screen.

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Thanks,

Will add it to dealer repair list, The screen constantly is flashing do I want a massage.

 

[jcaspar]

I agree too. I guess this makes me " old school" but I like to have it next to the recliner with some mini Post-It notes to bookmark and a highlighter for important items. I would pay for a hard copy if it was reasonably priced.

Here you go. 35$ in English or French!

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