Quick answer

Onboard Scales estimates the payload being added and can display the loading level on the touchscreen or tail lamps.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Vehicles with Onboard Scales; verified for 2021–2024 only.

Retail trim / version
Vehicles
Required equipment / service
Equipped vehicles, Onboard Scales
Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

This check combines the verified year, any source-supported powertrain scope, source-named trim/package and required equipment. It does not read a VIN or factory build record.

Source-named equipment or service
  • Equipped vehicles
  • Onboard Scales
Can you see the required control, menu or equipment on your vehicle?
Published availability and qualifications

Vehicles with Onboard Scales; verified for 2021–2024 only.

Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Towing & power orientation diagram for Ford F-150
Towing & power orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Park on a level surface with the wheels straight and the truck switched on.

  2. 02

    Open Features, then Onboard Scales.

  3. 03

    Use Vehicle Mode for the current estimated payload.

  4. 04

    Use Scale Mode to measure weight added from a chosen zero point.

  5. 05

    Set the passenger-and-cargo reminder if people or cargo will be added later.

  6. 06

    Enable the tail-lamp display when useful for monitoring loading from outside.

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Important limits

  • This is an estimate, not permission to exceed the door-jamb payload label, GVWR, GAWR or tire ratings. Correct tire pressures, a level surface, Park and straight wheels are required for the best reading.
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Primary evidence

Ford Owner's Manual — Using Onboard Scales

Relevant section or page: 2023 F-150 Owner's Manual, page 437. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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