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Mud and water
If you must drive through high
water, drive slowly. Traction or
brake capability may be limited.
When driving through water,
determine the depth; avoid water
higher than the bottom of the hubs
(if possible) and proceed slowly. If
the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall.
Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the
vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving
your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.
Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you
are driving in mud. Even AWD vehicles can lose traction in slick mud. As
when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid
spinning your wheels. If the vehicle does slide, steer in the direction of
the slide until you regain control of the vehicle.
If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are submerged in water,
their fluids should be checked and changed, if necessary.
Driving through deep water may damage the transmission.
If the front or rear axle is submerged in water, the axle lubricant should
be replaced.
After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts
and tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating driveshafts causes an
imbalance that could damage drive components.
“Tread Lightly” is an educational
program designed to increase public
awareness of land-use regulations
and responsibilities in our nations
wilderness areas. Ford Motor
Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land
Management in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest and
other public and private lands by “treading lightly.”
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally up
or down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight up
or straight down.Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep
slopes or hills.A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways and
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DRIVING THROUGH WATER
If driving through deep or standing
water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly especially when the depth is
not known. Never drive through
water that is higher than the bottom
of the wheel rims (for cars) or the
bottom of the hubs (for trucks).
When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited.
Also, water may enter your engine’s air intake and severely damage your
engine or your vehicle may stall.Driving through deep water where
the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the
transmission and cause internal transmission damage.
Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your
vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
7 40A** Powertrain Control Module
(PCM)
8 40A** Heated windshield (left)
9 40A** Heated windshield (right)
10 30A** Power seat (right)
11 30A** Starter
12 30A** Third row seat (right)
13 30A** Trailer tow battery charger
14 30A** Memory seats (DSM)
40A** Non-memory seats
15 40A** Rear defrost, Heated mirrors
16 40A** Blower motor
17 30A** Trailer electronic brakes
18 30A** Auxiliary blower motor
19 30A** Running boards
20 — Not used
21 20A* Rear power point
22 20A* Subwoofer
23 — Not used
24 10A* Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) KAP, CAN vent
25 20A* Front power point/Cigar lighter
26 20A* AWD module
27 20A* 6R Transmission module
28 20A* Heated seats, Power mirrors
29 15A* Headlamps (right)
30 25A* Rear wiper
31 15A* Fog lamps
32 5A* Power mirrors
33 30A* ABS valve
34 15A* Headlamps (left)
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CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving:
•do not brake heavily.
•gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.
•hold the steering wheel firmly.
•slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality of
the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage
to the TPMS sensor, refer toChanging tires with TPMSin theTires,
Wheels and Loadingchapter. Replace the spare tire with a road tire as
soon as possible.
The use of tire sealants may damage your tires. The use of tire
sealants may also damage your Tire Pressure Monitoring System
and should not be used.
Refer toTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)in the
Tires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for important information. If
the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it will no longer
function.
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
Note:Turn off the power running boards (if equipped) before driving
with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. Refer toRunning boardsin the
Driver Controlschapter.
If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for
temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should
replace it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size
and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by
Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be
replaced rather than repaired.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................94
AdvanceTrac ..............................241
Air cleaner filter ...............340–341
Air conditioning ..........................72
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................170, 179, 181
and child safety seats ............172
description ..............170, 179, 181
disposal ....................................184
driver airbag ............173, 180, 182
indicator light .................179, 184
operation .................173, 180, 182
passenger airbag .....173, 180, 182
side airbag ...............................179
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................255
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................320
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................239
Anti-theft system ......................139
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................20, 24, 30
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................248, 251
fluid, adding ............................338
fluid, checking ........................338
fluid, refill capacities ..............342
fluid, specification ..................342
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................37
Auxiliary power point .................92
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........342refill capacities ........................342
B
Battery .......................................318
acid, treating emergencies .....318
jumping a disabled battery ....284
maintenance-free ....................318
replacement, specifications ...341
servicing ..................................318
Belt-Minder
.............................165
Brakes ........................................239
anti-lock ...................................239
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................239
fluid, checking and adding ....338
fluid, refill capacities ..............342
fluid, specifications .................342
lubricant specifications ..........342
parking ....................................240
shift interlock ..........................246
C
Calculating load ........................227
Capacities for refilling fluids ....342
Cargo cover ...............................123
Cargo management system ......123
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................275
Child safety restraints ..............185
child safety belts ....................185
Child safety seats ......................190
attaching with
tether straps ...........................194
in front seat ............................191
in rear seat ..............................191
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............302
instrument panel ....................304
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Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................190
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................336
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................304
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ....................................275, 279
positioning .......................275, 280
storage .....................275, 278–279
Jump-starting your vehicle ......284
K
Keyless entry system ...............137
autolock ...........................126, 128
keypad .....................................137
locking and
unlocking doors ......................138
programming entry code .......137
Keys ...........................................140
positions of the ignition .........235
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ............81–82
daytime running light ...............78
fog lamps ...................................77
headlamps .................................77
interior lamps ...........................81
replacing bulbs .........................85
Liftgate ......................................124
remote release ........................133
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........239Load limits .................................221
Loading instructions .................227
Locks
autolock ...........................126, 128
childproof ................................131
doors ........................................126
Lubricant specifications ...........342
Lug nuts ....................................284
Luggage rack .............................125
Lumbar support, seats .....144, 146
M
Manual transmission
lubricant specifications ..........342
Message center .................106–107
english/metric button .............112
system check button ..............110
warning messages ...................118
Mirrors .........................................95
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................94
fold away ...................................95
heated ........................................95
side view mirrors (power) .......95
Moon roof ..................................101
Motorcraft parts ........306, 326, 341
N
Navigation system .......................69
O
Octane rating ............................330
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................313
P
Parking brake ............................240
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Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................342
Speed control ..............................96
Starting your
vehicle ........................235–236, 238
jump starting ..........................284
Steering wheel
controls ......................................99
tilting .........................................89
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................89
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........275
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....217
Warning Displays ..............12, 118
Tires ...........................202–203, 275
alignment ................................210
care ..........................................206
changing ..........................275, 280
checking the pressure ............206
inflating ...................................204
label .........................................216
replacing ..........................208, 280
rotating ....................................210
safety practices .......................209
sidewall information ...............211
snow tires and chains ............221
spare tire .................275, 278–279
terminology .............................203
tire grades ...............................203
treadwear ........................202, 207
Towing .......................................228recreational towing .................233
trailer towing ..........................228
wrecker ....................................290
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................339
Transmission .............................246
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....246
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................338
fluid, refill capacities ..............342
lubricant specifications ..........342
Turn signal ..................................80
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................347
Vehicle loading ..........................221
Ventilating your vehicle ...........238
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................312
Water, Driving through .............263
Windows ....................................133
power .........................................93
rear wiper/washer .....................89
Windshield
defrosting ..................................76
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................88
checking and adding fluid .....312
liftgate reservoir .....................312
replacing wiper blades ...........313
Wrecker towing .........................290
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