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Seating and Safety Restraints 145
Seating 145
Safety restraints 160
Air bags 174
Child restraints 182
Driving 197
Starting 197
Brakes 201
Air suspension 204
Transmission operation 210
Vehicle loading 229
Trailer towing 231
Roadside Emergencies 239
Getting roadside assistance 239
Hazard flasher switch 240
Fuel pump shut-off switch 240
Fuses and relays 242
Changing tires 253
Jump starting 258
Wrecker towing 264
Customer Assistance 266
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 274
Cleaning 275
Maintenance and Specifications 281
Engine compartment 283
Engine oil 285
Battery 288
Fuel information 296
Air filter(s) 310
Part numbers 325
Refill capacities 325
Lubricant specifications 328
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This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within
the vehicle.
Warning display Status
Check backup aid (if equipped) Warning displays when R (reverse)
gear is selected.
PRNDL error no backup aid (if
equipped)
Door ajar Warning returns after 10 minutes
Liftgate or liftglass ajar
Warning-tire very low (if
equipped)
Low fuel level
Check charging system
Low brake fluid level
Low oil pressure
Check engine temperature
Reduced engine power
Stop engine safely
Check tire pressure (if
equipped)Warning returns after the ignition key
is turned from OFF to ON.
Tire pressure system fault (if
equipped)
Tire pressure sensor fault (if
equipped)
Low washer fluid level
Check AdvTrac (if equipped)
Check air suspension (if
equipped)
Air suspension switched OFF
(if equipped)
Check fuel cap
CHECK BACKUP AID (if equipped).Displayed when the
transmission is in R (Reverse).
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
11 10A* A/C compressor clutch relay, A/C
compressor clutch solenoid, Air
suspension compressor relay, 4x4
Integrated Wheel Ends (IWE)
solenoid
12 10A* Speed control servo, Speed
control relay
13 10A* Manual climate control mode
switch, Rear window defroster
relay coil, A/C refrigerant
containment switch, A/C
compressor thermistor, DEATC
control head, DEATC solenoids,
DEATC blower control, Trailer
tow battery charge relay coil
14 10A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
ignition relay coil, Digital
Transmission Range Sensor
(DTRS) back-up lamps, Trailer
tow back-up lamps relay coil,
Electrochromatic mirror,
Navigation radio, Manual A/C
blend door actuator
15 5A* AdvanceTracswitch, Instrument
cluster (Run/Start feed)
16 10A* ABS/AdvanceTracmodule
(Run/Start feed)
17 15A* Foglamps
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
27 5A* Compass module, Reverse sensing
system module, Brake shift
interlock (BSI) solenoid,
Overdrive cancel switch, Air
suspension module (Run/Start
sense)
28 5A* PCM relay coil, Speed control
relay coil, SecuriLock transceiver
29 30A* Trailer tow electric brake
controller, Trailer tow 7–wire
connector (electric brake)
30 30A* BSM (door locks, liftgate glass
release relay), Liftgate glass
release motor, Door/Liftgate lock
motors
31 20A* Radio (B+), Subwoofer
32 15A* Catalyst Monitor Sensors (CMS),
Transmission solenoids
33 20A* Canister vent solenoid, HEGO
sensors, VMV solenoid, Intake
Manifold Tuning Valve (IMTV-4.6L
engine) solenoid, A/C compressor
clutch relay coil, EGR vacuum
regulator (EVR) solenoid
34 20A* PCM, Fuel injectors, Fuel pump
relay, Fuel pump shut-off switch,
Fuel pump motor, Idle air control
(IAC) solenoid, Mass Air Flow
(MAF) sensor
35 20A* Instrument cluster high beam
indicator, High beam headlamps
36 10A* Trailer tow right turn/stop lamps
37 20A* Cargo area power point
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.6L V8 engines
1. Battery
2. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Power steering fluid reservoir
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Air filter assembly
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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5.4L V8 engines
1. Battery
2. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Power steering fluid reservoir
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Air filter assembly
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
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It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or
another brand meeting Ford specifications) for your engine application.
BATTERY
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Motorcraft maintenance-free battery
which normally does not require
additional water during its life of
service.
However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check the
battery electrolyte level. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for
the service interval schedules.
Keep the electrolyte level in each cell up to the“level indicator”.
Do not overfill the battery cells.
If the electrolyte level in the battery is low, you can add plain tap water
to the battery, as long as you do not use hard water (water with a high
mineral or alkali content). If possible, however, try to only fill the battery
cells with distilled water. If the battery needs water often, have the
charging system checked.
If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled
after the battery has been cleaned or replaced.
For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean and
dry. Also, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to
the battery terminals.
If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cables
from the terminals and clean with a wire brush. You can neutralize the
acid with a solution of baking soda and water.
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the
transmission must learn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, the
transmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal and
will fully update transmission operation to its optimum shift feel.
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•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (as much as
0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12–16 km (8–10 miles) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA
window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons
with other vehicles.
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