2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 246

Load Carrying 3. Rotate the step up until it is horizontal, then push it back into the tailgate, until the step is secure. Box Side Step (If Equipped) Use the step for easier access to the trunk bed. Note: Close the step before driving. Note: Do not exceed 500 pounds (227 kilograms) on the step. This includes you plus cargo. Note: Do not use the step to lift the vehicle. Only use proper jacking points. Note: The step may operate more slowly in cool temperatures. Note: The step mechanism may trap debris such as mud, dirt, snow, ice and salt. This may prevent the step from deploying automatically when you press the button. If this happens, make sure that you press the button down and carefully pull out the step manually. Wash off the debris with a high-pressure car wash wand and stow the step. Deploying the Step E187718 3. Pull the step out fully. Lower the step to its lowest position. E189557 4. Pull the yellow handle stop backward out of the tailgate. 5. Rotate the handle up from horizontal to vertical until you hear a click. You have locked the handle in place. Note: Do not tow with the step or grab the handle. Replace the slip resistance tape or grab handle molding if it appears worn or damaged. Closing the Step 1. Press handle button 1 to lower the telescoping handle extension, and then press button 2 to release the handle. Rotate the handle down from vertical to horizontal. 2. Push the handle back into the tailgate. E167268 Push down on the button with your foot. The step will automatically extend from the stowed position. 243 F-150 (), enUSA, First Printing