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Seating and Safety Restraints 58
Seating 58
Safety restraints 64
Airbags 74
Child restraints 83
Tires, Wheels and Loading 99
Tire Information 101
Tire Inflation 103
Vehicle loading 116
Trailer towing 123
Recreational towing 134
Driving 135
Starting 135
Brakes 139
Traction control/AdvanceTrac 143
Transmission operation 146
Roadside Emergencies 156
Getting roadside assistance 156
Hazard flasher switch 157
Fuel pump shut-off switch 158
Fuses and relays 159
Changing tires 167
Lug Nut Torque 175
Jump starting 176
Wrecker towing 181
Customer Assistance 182
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 190
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SPECIAL NOTICES
Emission warranty
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-Bumper
Coverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0L
Power Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligible
for Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For a
detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered, refer to
theWarranty Guidethat is provided to you along with yourOwner’s
Guide.
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and
storing diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentially
includes information about the performance or status of various systems
and modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford
Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may
access vehicle diagnostic information through a direct connection to your
vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Event Data Recording
Other modules in your vehicle — event data recorders — are capable of
collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The
recorded information may assist in the investigation of such an event.
The modules may record information about both the vehicle and the
occupants, potentially including information such as:
•how various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled;
•how far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or the
brake pedal;
•how fast the vehicle was traveling; and
•where the driver was positioning the steering wheel.
To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected
to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do
not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,
unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement,
other government authorities or other third parties acting with lawful
authority. Other parties may seek to access the information
independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada.
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAir Bag-Front
Air Bag-SideChild Seat
Child Seat Installation
WarningChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
AnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemBrake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum Based
Powertrain MalfunctionSpeed Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Electronic throttle control (if
equipped):Illuminates when the
engine has defaulted to a
’limp-home’ operation. Report the
fault to a dealer at the earliest opportunity.
Check fuel cap:Illuminates when
the fuel cap may not be properly
installed. Continued driving with
this light on may cause the Service
Engine Soon warning light to come
on, refer toFuel filler capin the
Maintenance and Specificationchapter.
Brake system warning light:To
confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
when the engine is not running, or in a position between ON and START,
or by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the ON
position. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this
time, seek service immediately from your dealership. Illumination after
releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake
system should be inspected immediately by your servicing dealership.
Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is
dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may
occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle. Have the vehicle
checked by your dealer immediately.
Anti-lock brake system:If the
ABS light stays illuminated or
continues to flash, a malfunction has
been detected, have the system
serviced immediately. Normal
braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is
illuminated.
P!
BRAKE
ABS
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Check gauge:Illuminates when any
of the following conditions has
occurred:
•The engine coolant temperature
is high.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•Flashes when Failsafe cooling mode has been activated.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL):Illuminates when the
overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off,
refer to theDrivingchapter. If the
light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission
serviced soon, or damage may occur.
Transmission Tow/Haul light
(TCIL) (5.4L and 6.8L gasoline
engines only):Illuminates when
the Tow/Haul feature of the
transmission has been turned on,
refer to theDrivingchapter.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Parking brake ON warning chime:Sounds when the parking brake is set,
the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km).
CHECK
GAGE
OVERDRIVE
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Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position,
•the headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamp position and
•the parking brake must be disengaged.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
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Function Number of
bulbsTrade number
Headlamps (sealed
beam)2 H5054
Headlamps
(aerodynamic)2 9007
Park lamp and turn
signal (front)2 4157K or 3157K
Back-up lamps 2 3156K or 3156
License plate lamp 1 168
Stop/tail/turn/side
marker lamp2 3457K or 3357K
High-mount brakelamp 2 912
Cargo lamp 1 211-2
Dome lamp (standard) 1 912
Map/reading lamp 2 211-2
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
Replacing headlamp bulbs (aerodynamic)
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position and open the hood.
2. Push each clip tab toward the
engine compartment and lift upward
to the stop position, then remove
the headlamp assembly.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.
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3. Remove the four headlamp bulb
retaining screws and the retaining
ring.
4. Remove the headlamp.
5. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb and remove
the bulb.
To install the new bulb, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Remove two screws and pull lamp assembly away from the vehicle.
3. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove.
4. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket.
To complete installation, follow the
removal procedures in reverse order.
Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulbs
The interior cargo lamp (if equipped), on vehicles without a rear
headliner, will have to be removed from under the high-mount brakelamp
assembly located inside the vehicle. Then:
1. Remove the two screws from the
high-mount brakelamp assembly and
lift the lamp from the vehicle.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp assembly by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket.
To install the new bulb, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
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