Originally Posted by TonyMo

Anyone know how to reply to text messages on the Sync screen while vehicle in motion? It says that it's disabled for my safety....

Originally Posted by Mpkav

I thought I would start a tips and tricks thread. There are a few things that aren't mentioned in the manual that are very helpful! Chime in if you have any secrets of your own!!

-When you put your truck in reverse, on the backup camera screen, there a a plus symbol that will change your camera view! Very helpful when hooking up a trailer!

-key pad functions...you can lock the truck by pressing 7/8 9/0 on the pad, even when it's running! Enter your keypad code then press 5/6 and it will drop the tailgate (USE CAUTION!!) use your keypad code and then press 3/4 and it will unlock the backdoors also!

-in the compartment where your USB ports are if you lift the rubber mat you will find your "my key" spot. This is where you program your key fob. Some people leave the fob in that spot so it's hidden and use the keypad to lock/unlock!

-here are instructions for wiring your mirror flood lights so they stay on after the 5mph shutoff!
http://www.f150forum.com/f118/run-mi...u-want-311291/

-traction control...press the button one to turn it off. Press it once then a second time but hold for 10 seconds. That turns off advance trac also. Double tap the traction control button and it enables "advance trac sport mode!!" Raise your RPMS to around 1500 with the break on, let off the break and punch it...hold on!!!

-if you have the full console but a column shifter there is a hidden compartment under the rubber mat on the left side of your console.

-if you go into navigation and press "menu" and then travel link there is weather and active weather radar!!

Originally Posted by Jae724

You simply come to a stop hit reply. Then drive but do not hit "home" leave the list of text up to be able to select while driving. Or simply use the voice button on the steering wheel and say "reply to text" or "reply" it will then bring the list back up and on the left side you will see a number such as a (1) hit the voice button again and say the # that is next to the pre installed text.

Originally Posted by Bigmoss

If reply is greyed out its because your on an iPhone, you have to hold down the sync button for three seconds and then tell Siri "reply to text" and then she will read it back to you and ask if you want to send it.

The other features are only available on Android phones.

Originally Posted by Jae724

You simply come to a stop hit reply. Then drive but do not hit "home" leave the list of text up to be able to select while driving. Or simply use the voice button on the steering wheel and say "reply to text" or "reply" it will then bring the list back up and on the left side you will see a number such as a (1) hit the voice button again and say the # that is next to the pre installed text.

Originally Posted by texnavy

I continue to try "reply to text" but it always say "cannot find phone number of sender." Does this feature not work with an iphone? It appears I'm well sync'd with the system for everything else.

Originally Posted by texnavy

I continue to try "reply to text" but it always say "cannot find phone number of sender." Does this feature not work with an iphone? It appears I'm well sync'd with the system for everything else.

Originally Posted by TonyMo

It would be nice if Ford allowed you to input a few custom text replies of your own to the list

Originally Posted by twillroth

I think they do, but I'll have to check tomorrow. I know I input a custom text for my wife's many nonsense texts I get from her (Eat a ****). Just can't remember if it was in my truck or her Lincoln.

And before anyone says anything, she loves my language, so back off!

Originally Posted by RVerz

That would be fantastic, but the Ford tech here said for me to put that idea into the Social Media page suggestions section. (black hole)