[FHD]

Utility Idle is a feature in the 2021+ Ford F-150 that allows the engine to run without removing the key.

From the owner's manual:

WHAT IS UTILITY IDLE MODE - VEHICLES WITH: FLIP KEY
Utility Idle mode allows you to remove the key from the ignition and keep the vehicle and bed power point running.

SWITCHING UTILITY IDLE ON AND OFF - VEHICLES WITH: FLIP KEY

Switching Utility Idle On

1. Start the vehicle. See Starting and Stopping the Engine.
2. Press the Features button on the touchscreen.
3. Press the Pro Power Onboard button.
4. Press the Generator Mode button to switch the power outlet to the rating listed on the power outlet label.
5. Press the Utility Idle button.
6. Turn the key to position 0.
7. Remove the key from the ignition.

Switching Utility Idle Off using the Key

1. Insert the key into the ignition.
2. Turn the key to position III.

Switching Utility Idle off using the Information and Entertainment Display Screen
Use the controls on the touchscreen to switch off the vehicle.

 

[Rusty]

It's a neat feature but how many F-150's get sold without the push-button start?

 

[HanClan150]

Utility Idle is a feature in the 2021+ Ford F-150 that allows the engine to run without removing the key.

From the owner's manual:

WHAT IS UTILITY IDLE MODE - VEHICLES WITH: FLIP KEY
Utility Idle mode allows you to remove the key from the ignition and keep the vehicle and bed power point running.

SWITCHING UTILITY IDLE ON AND OFF - VEHICLES WITH: FLIP KEY

Switching Utility Idle On

1. Start the vehicle. See Starting and Stopping the Engine.
2. Press the Features button on the touchscreen.
3. Press the Pro Power Onboard button.
4. Press the Generator Mode button to switch the power outlet to the rating listed on the power outlet label.
5. Press the Utility Idle button.
6. Turn the key to position 0.
7. Remove the key from the ignition.

Switching Utility Idle Off using the Key

1. Insert the key into the ignition.
2. Turn the key to position III.

Switching Utility Idle off using the Information and Entertainment Display Screen
Use the controls on the touchscreen to switch off the vehicle.

Yeah, this is what the manual says but I have had problems with my 2022. I follow these instructions but when I get to step 7 the whole system shuts down cutting power to my outlets. Anyone else having this issue?