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Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-Wide Fuel Charter.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality, per the recommendations in theChoosing the right
fuelsection.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer
than normal.
•Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the
engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than
1 gallon (3.8L) may be required.
•The service engine soon
indicator may come on. For more
information on the service engine soon
indicator, refer to
Warning lights and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more
accurate measurement after 2,000 miles–3,000 miles
(3,000 km–5,000 km).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiessection of this chapter.
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recommendations ...................374
refill capacities ........................405
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................278
F
Fail safe cooling ........................382
Family entertainment system ....51
Fluid capacities .........................405
Fog lamps ....................................89
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......296
description ..............................301
driving off road .......................303
electronic shift ................297, 301
indicator light .........................298
lever operated shift ................299
manual locking hubs ..............297
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................284
Fuel ............................................383
calculating fuel
economy ..........................139, 388
cap ...........................................386
capacity ...................................405
choosing the right fuel ...........387
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................391
detergent in fuel .....................388
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................383, 386, 388
filter, specifications ........383, 404
fuel pump shut-off switch .....317
improving fuel economy ........388
octane rating ...................387, 409
quality ......................................387
running out of fuel .................388
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................383Fuel pump shut-off switch .......317
Fuses ..................................318–319
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............386
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................388
Gauges .........................................21
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................26
H
Hazard flashers .........................316
Head restraints .................172, 178
Headlamps ...................................89
aiming ..................................91, 93
autolamp system .......................89
daytime running lights .............90
flash to pass ..............................90
high beam .................................90
replacing bulbs ...................97–99
turning on and off ....................89
Heating
heater only system ...................80
heating and air conditioning
system .................................81, 84
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................123
Hood ..........................................368
I
Ignition ...............................275, 409
Illuminated visor mirror ...........105
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................206
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................394
Instrument panel
cleaning ...........................361–362
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................91
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......343
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................156
keypad .....................................166
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................167
programming entry code .......166
Keys ...........................................169
positions of the ignition .........275
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................89
daytime running light ...............90
fog lamps ...................................89
headlamps .................................89
headlamps, flash to pass ..........90
instrument panel, dimming .....91
interior lamps ...........................95
replacing bulbs .................97–102
LATCH anchors .........................215
Lights, warning and indicator ....14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........281
Limited-slip axle .......................284
Load limits .................................256
Loading instructions .................262Locks
autolock ...................................156
childproof ................................159
doors ........................................155
Lug nuts ....................................342
Lumbar support, seats .....176–177
M
Manual transmission .................289
fluid capacities ........................405
reverse .....................................291
Message center .................127, 137
english/metric button .............142
system check button ..............140
warning messages ...........131, 144
Mirrors ...............................110–111
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................110
fold away .........................112, 114
side view mirrors (power) .....111
signal .......................................115
Moon roof ..................................122
Motorcraft parts ................383, 404
N
Navigation system .......................79
O
Octane rating ............................387
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................372
Overdrive ...................................104
P
Parking brake ............................281
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....404
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Steering wheel
controls ....................................118
tilting .......................................104
SYNC
..........................................79
T
Tailgate ......................................150
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................80
Tilt steering wheel ....................104
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....245
Tires ...................................227–229
alignment ................................237
care ..........................................233
changing ..........................330, 332
checking the pressure ............232
inflating ...................................230
label .........................................244
replacing ..................................235
rotating ....................................238
safety practices .......................236
sidewall information ...............240
snow tires and chains ............255
spare tire .........................327, 329
terminology .............................229
tire grades ...............................228
treadwear ........................228, 234
Towing .......................................262
recreational towing .................274
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............267
trailer towing ..........................262
wrecker ....................................348
Traction control ........................282
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................267Transfer case
fluid checking .........................401
Transmission
automatic operation .......104, 285
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....285
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................397
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................400
fluid, refill capacities ..............405
manual operation ....................289
Turn signal ..................................94
U
Upfitter controls .......................121
USB port ......................................44
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................410
Vehicle loading ..........................256
Ventilating your vehicle ...........278
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......14
Washer fluid ..............................371
Water, Driving through .............311
Windows
power .......................................108
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................103
checking and adding fluid .....371
replacing wiper blades ...........372
Wrecker towing .........................348
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