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Why is he a show off? Isn't 1001 > 1000? You win!

 

Wheew.... 1002 posts and 101 pages. Some
Good stuff here - thanks to those that posted...

 

I probably missed it in the manual but how the heck do I turn off the Sync three screen and other interior lights when I turn the truck off if I want to sit there for a bit in the dark? I work nights and after I park I want to turn everything off and sit for a few minutes before going in, I don't like being back lit by the giant screen. I haven't found a setting, I did notice if I opened and closed my door that would work but I really don't want to do that every day. I just want everything to turn off while I'm sitting there. Cars are too smart...

 

I think I saw an option in this thread to have instant off.
https://www.f150forum.com/f118/forsc...r-truck-348987

 

Fantastic thread, everyone!

I know this isn't much of an addition, but the daytime running lights (DRLs) can be turned off via the advanced settings on the instrument cluster screen. The reason I bring this up, is because I was catching up on my Car Talk episodes, and it turns out that DRLs can actually impact both MPGs as well as overall horsepower. Now, of course, don't expect to be filling up as frequently as a Tesla, or hitting the low 6s as the track from this. But you're probably saving ~1/4 of a hp and a few tenths of an MPG, just for keeping the headlights off during the day. Just thought I'd share!

-B

 

Teslas, Volts etc have many features to reduce and monitor "electric" use as that is what they run on. Using the AC or opening a window impacts the efficiency of these very aerodynamic vehicles. I doubt anyone in an F150 will see any difference with DRLs on or off (or for that matter the radio) but as always YMMV. Your right foot has the biggest impact on MPG.

 

There is the option to turn off the scren. Scroll to the display settings and its one of the options.

 

There's a latch with a nylon loop, but you have to dig for it. While inside the cab, face the rear window. Reach to the right of and behind the driver's side rear seat headrest. Make sure you haven't reach behind the felt cover on the rear wall. Eventually you'll reach the latch and loop. It's cumbersome, but once you figure out how to grip that loop just pull and the seat back will fold down.


Now get a piece of cord, preferably about the same color as the seat fabric (I used a length of black paracord). Tie one end securely to the latch (or it's nylon loop). Leaving a little play in the cord, tie a fixed loop on the free end. I used a bowline knot. Removed the headrest and slide the fixed loop over the post as you replace the headrest. That'll give you an easily-accessible pull cord to release the seat back. Just tuck it behind the seat and it'll be almost invisible, but there when you need it.

 

here are a few videos showing the latch and a mod...


This one shows the mod drilling a hole in the pin and attaching a split-ring to tie on to.


One comment suggests using a star washer or acorn nut to hold the cord onto the pin - I tried this the other night and once attached the pin would "bind" to where it would not release it to allow closure. I stated on the larger seat side of my Platinum - with no real value as there is not really any space behind it due to the subwoofer, etc.

I went over to the passenger side to try the mod there, and found there to be a pulls strap and a little different latch mechanism which you just pull the strap and it pops forward - allowing access to the tire changing tools, etc.....

so - at least in my case, no need for the mod but I know how to get it done if I need to access the subwoofer, etc