
RECREATIONAL TOWING
Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow
your vehicle for personal travel (such as behind a motor home or a
truck).
Note:Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to
prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Refer to theClimate
Controlschapter for more information.
In case of roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, please refer to
Wrecker towingin theRoadside Emergencieschapter.
These guidelines are designed to prevent damage to your vehicle.
Front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles:
Tow your FWD vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with the
front wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly. If you are using a tow
dolly follow the instructions specified by the equipment provider.
All-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles:
Tow your AWD vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with all four
wheels off the ground using a vehicle transport trailer.Do not tow your
AWD vehicle with the front wheels off the ground (by using a tow
dolly) and the rear wheels on the ground; this will cause damage
to your AWD system.If you are using a vehicle transport trailer, follow
the instruction specified by the equipment provider.
Note:If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, follow
these instructions:
•Tow only in the forward direction.
•Release the parking brake.
•Place the transmission shift lever in N (Neutral).
•Place the ignition in the accessory position (refer toStartingin the
Drivingchapter).
•Do not exceed 65 mph (105 km/h)
•Start the engine and allow it to run for five minutes at the beginning
of each day and at each fuel stop.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
8 10A Low beam headlamps (right)
9 15A Interior lights, Cargo lamps
10 15A Backlighting, Puddle lamps
11 10A All wheel drive (AWD)
12 7.5A Intelligent access (IA)
13 5A IA receiver, Exterior mirror
switch, Steering column position
switch, Driver seat module, Driver
door module, Keypad
14 10A Power liftgate module, SYNC,
Rear entertainment
15 10A Climate control, Electronic finish
panel
16 15A Navigation display, ALM, Auxiliary
climate control
17 20A Not used (spare)
18 20A Amplifier
19 25A Amplifier
20 15A Data link connector (OBD-2), 2nd
row power fold seat motors
21 15A Fog lamps
22 15A Park lamps, License plate lamps,
Illuminated liftgate applique
23 15A High beam headlamps, Auto high
beam relay, Fog lamp deactivation
relay
24 20A Horn
25 10A Demand lamps/Interior lamps, 2nd
row power fold seats, Powertrain
control module (GTDI) wake-up,
3rd row seat relay
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
5 30A* Passenger power seat
6 30A* 110V AC inverter
7 30A* Rear climate control seat module
8 30A* Front climate control seat module
9 40A* Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
pump
10 30A* Starter
11 30A* Powertrain control module (PCM)
vehicle power
12 20A* ABS valve
13 20A** Right high intensity discharge
(HID) headlamp
14 10A** Brake on/off (BOO) switch,
Adaptive cruise relay
15 15A** Automatic high beams, Adaptive
cruise control
16 20A** Left HID headlamp
17 10A** Alternator sensor
18 30A* 3rd row power seats
19 20A* Front console power point
20 40A* Rear defroster, Heated mirrors
21 20A* Rear console power point
22 40A* Trailer tow battery charge, Trailer
tow stop/turn lamps fuse 45
power
23 10A** PCM keep alive power, Canister
vent, Relay coil
24 10A** A/C clutch
25 20A** Rear power point
26 15A** Backup lamps
27 15A** Fuel relay (Fuel pump driver
module, Fuel pump)
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Perform the services noted in the following table at the specified
time/mileage (km) period either within 3,000 miles (5,000 km) of the
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing in the message center or
when the time/mileage (km) reading indicates service is due.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at
28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)
automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on
but the odometer reads 30,000 miles (48,000 km); perform the engine air
filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ was reset at
25,000 miles [40,000 km].)
Every 20,000 miles
(32,000 km)Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)
Every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if
equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Every 100,000 miles
(160,000 km)Change engine coolant
1
Replace spark plugs
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)2
Every 150,000 miles
(240,000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
(filter not required on 6F35, 6F50, DPS6 and
AWF-21 transmissions); consult dealer for
requirements
Change manual transmission fluid
Change rear axle fluid on all rear-wheel drive
(RWD) vehicles
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced
within the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
Replace timing belt (Fiesta).Failure to replace
timing belt can cause internal engine
damage.
1Initial replacement at 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or 72 months; every
50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 36 months thereafter
2Perform a follow-up inspection at 120,000 miles (192,000 km)
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Cargo net ...................................142
CD ................................................44
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................333
Child safety seats ......................226
in front seat ............................227
in rear seat ..............................227
LATCH .....................................230
recommendations ...................224
tether anchorage hardware ...233
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................236
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............364
instrument panel ....................367
interior .....................................368
plastic parts ............................366
washing ....................................363
waxing .....................................364
wheels ......................................364
wiper blades ............................366
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............88
Collision Warning System .........301
Console
overhead ..........................110–111
Controls
power seat ...............................173
steering column ......................131
Coolant
checking and adding ..............384
refill capacities ................387, 414
specifications ..........................414
Cooler ........................................112
Creating a playlist .......................49
Cross Traffic Alert ....................310Cruise control (see Speed
control) ......................................120
Customer Assistance ................323
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................423, 426
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................359
Getting roadside
assistance ................................323
Getting the service
you need .................................355
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................361
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................359
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .......................................100
Defrost
rear window and rearview
mirrors .......................................88
windshield .................................88
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................404
engine oil .................................378
Doors
central unlocking ....................151
Driving restrictions .....................35
Driving under special
conditions ..........................318, 320
sand .........................................319
snow and ice ...........................321
through water .................319, 322
DVD (if equipped) ......................50
DVD system .................................67
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Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) .........192, 195–196, 198,
200–201
Safety Canopy ...................216, 218
Safety defects, reporting ..361–362
Safety restraints .......192, 195–198,
200–201
Belt-Minder...........................202
extension assembly ................200
for adults .................196, 198, 200
for children .............................222
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................194
warning light and
chime ...............................201–202
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................230
Safety seats for children ..........226
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................418
Satellite Radio .............................64
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............433
What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................429
Seats ..........................................170
child safety seats ....................226
cleaning ...................................369
climate control ..........88, 176, 188
easy access/easyout feature ..178
front seats .......................175, 187
heated ......................................187
memory seat ...................159, 177
second row seats ............182, 185
third row seats ........185, 188–189
Second-row power fold seat ....185SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................163
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................165
Servicing your vehicle ..............372
Setting the clock .........................40
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............221
Sound features ............................53
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................336
Spark plugs, specifications ......413,
417
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................414
Speed control ............................120
Starting your vehicle ........276–278
jump starting ..........................350
push button start system .......278
Steering wheel
controls ....................................131
tilting .......................................109
SYNC..........................................87
System limitations ......................58
T
Temporary mobility kit .............340
Third-row power fold seat .......190
Tilt steering wheel ....................109
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....257
Tires ...........................242–243, 333
alignment ................................250
care ..........................................246
changing ..........................333, 336
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