
{"id":14180,"date":"2021-06-30T17:09:14","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T17:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/akinsford\/?p=14180"},"modified":"2025-10-10T18:52:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T18:52:43","slug":"how-to-check-trailer-lights-using-the-fordpass-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/blog\/how-to-check-trailer-lights-using-the-fordpass-app\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check Trailer Lights Using the FordPass\u2122 App"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>2021 Ford F-150 Trailer Light Check Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>New for 2021, select Ford F-150 trucks will come equipped with a Trailer Light Check feature that lets you check your trailer light operation all from your smartphone. This step-by-step guide covers how to check your trailer lights using the new F-150 Trailer Light Check function on your FordPass\u2122 App. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/new-vehicles-winder-ga\"><strong>View our inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akinsford.com\/contact-akins-ford-in-winder-ga\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<ol><li>Turn on the vehicle ignition and make sure the transmission is in park.<\/li><li>Open the FordPass\u2122 app and login with your username and password.<\/li><li>Tap Vehicle, then tap Trailer Light Check.<\/li><li>Go to the back of the trailer and press Start.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The vehicle and trailer lights will cycle in sequence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Left turn signal<\/li><li>Right turn signal<\/li><li>Brake lights<\/li><li>Reverse lights (if equipped)<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FordPass\u2122 App: F-150 Trailer Light Check | Ford How-To | Ford\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YHRwy7EDzYU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>How to Check Your Trailer Lights Manually from in the Truck<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Checking your trailer lights on the <strong>2021 Ford F-150<\/strong> is easier than ever, thanks to the truck\u2019s built-in <strong>Trailer Light Check<\/strong> feature. Designed for convenience and safety, this system helps you confirm that all your trailer lights\u2014brake, turn, tail, and reverse\u2014are working properly before hitting the road. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Start with setup:<\/strong> Make sure your trailer is properly connected to your F-150 using the factory trailer wiring harness. Turn the ignition to the \u201cOn\u201d position without starting the engine.<\/li><li><strong>Access the menu:<\/strong> On the instrument cluster screen, navigate to <strong>\u201cTowing\u201d<\/strong> using the steering wheel controls, then select <strong>\u201cTrailer Light Check.\u201d<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Select your trailer:<\/strong> If you\u2019ve saved a trailer profile, choose it. Otherwise, select \u201cAdd Trailer\u201d to set one up.<\/li><li><strong>Begin the test:<\/strong> The system will automatically cycle through each trailer light\u2014running, left turn, right turn, and brake lights\u2014displaying progress on-screen.<\/li><li><strong>Walk around your trailer:<\/strong> As the lights flash, check that each one is working correctly. The test repeats until you cancel it.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This smart feature takes the hassle out of solo trailer checks, helping ensure your F-150 and trailer are fully road-ready and visible wherever your haul takes you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png\" alt=\"Checkmark above #1 volume F-series dealer in the nation based on 2023 Ford retail sales report\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png 450w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1 volume F-series dealer in the nation<\/strong> based on the 2023 Ford retail sales report<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png\" alt=\"checkmark above #1 volume Ford dealer in the Southeast based on 2023 Ford retail sales report\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png 450w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1 volume Ford dealer in the Southeast<\/strong> based on the 2023 Ford retail sales report<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png\" alt=\"Checkmark above #1 volume Ford dealer in the nation for the month of June 2024\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png 450w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1 volume Ford dealer in the nation <\/strong>for the month of June 2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png\" alt=\"checkmark above #1 volume Ford dealer in Georgia based on 2023 Ford retail sales report\" class=\"wp-image-21133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n.png 450w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/678\/2024\/08\/15191326\/2srpcard-icons-checkmark_n-300x95.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>#1 volume Ford dealer in Georgia<\/strong> based on the 2023 Ford retail sales report<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2021 Ford F-150 Trailer Light Check Instructions New for 2021, select Ford F-150 trucks will come equipped with a Trailer Light Check feature that lets you check your trailer light operation all from your smartphone. 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