On the 15-inch screen, open Controls and switch 1-Pedal Drive on; releasing the accelerator can slow and stop the truck on suitable grades, but the brake pedal remains required whenever the system cannot provide enough deceleration.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market F-150 Lightning with the 15-inch center display; the screen path can differ on other display hardware.
- Required equipment / service
- 15-inch center display
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Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market F-150 Lightning with the 15-inch center display; the screen path can differ on other display hardware.
Know what kind of control to look for.
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Step by step.
- 01
While safely parked, open Settings and select Controls on the center display.
- 02
Switch 1-Pedal Drive on and confirm the 1-Pedal Drive indicator appears in the instrument cluster.
- 03
In a safe area, release the accelerator gradually to learn the deceleration response before using it in traffic.
- 04
Use the brake pedal whenever additional stopping force is needed; return to Controls to switch the feature off.
Important limits
- 1-Pedal Drive is an aid and does not replace attentive braking.
- It may not hold or stop the truck on a steep grade.
- Towing, heavy loads and several driver-assistance or off-road modes can reduce or disable it.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the indicator is absent, recheck the Controls toggle.
- ✓If deceleration is insufficient, press the brake pedal immediately.
- ✓If the option is unavailable, exit cruise control, slippery/off-road modes, hill descent control or Trailer Hitch Assist as applicable.
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2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Owner's Manual — One Pedal Drive
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