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Engine/Passengers/Trailer Class Maximum
GCWR - lb
(kg)Maximum
Trailer Weight
- lb (kg)
FWD vehicles
2.0L/6–passenger/Class I 6810 (3089) 2000 (907)
2.0L/7–passenger/Class I 6820 (3094) 2000 (907)
3.5L/6–passenger/Class I 6870 (3116) 2000 (907)
3.5L/7–passenger/Class I 6880 (3121) 2000 (907)
3.5L/6–passenger/Class III 9910 (4495) 5000 (2268)*
3.5L/7–passenger/Class III 9920 (4500) 5000 (2268)*
4WD vehicles
3.5L/6–passenger/Class I 7050 (3199) 2000 (907)
3.5L/7–passenger/Class I 7060 (3202) 2000 (907)
3.5L/6–passenger/Class III 10125 (4594) 5000 (2268)
3.5L/7–passenger/Class III 10125 (4594) 5000 (2268)
*For towing trailers up to 3500 lb (1588 kg), use a weight-carrying
hitch and ball which uniformly spreads the trailer tongue loads through
the vehicle’s underbody structure. For towing trailers over 3500 lb
(1588 kg), up to 5000 lb (2268 kg), it is recommended to use a
weight-distributing hitch to increase front axle load while towing.
Trailer hitch cover
Your vehicle is equipped with a removable trailer hitch trim cover. To
remove the trim cover:
1. Loosen the two
14-turn fasteners
(A) in the bottom of the cover by
turning them counterclockwise. Pull
the cover rearward to remove it; the
fasteners will remain attached to the
cover.
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2. To reinstall the cover, insert the
four plastic tabs on top of the cover
into the corresponding slots (B),
and push the cover into the bumper
trim.
3. Hold the cover against the bumper trim and reinstall the two
14-turn
fasteners by turning them clockwise.
Preparing to tow
Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is
properly attached to your vehicle. Contact your authorized dealer or a
reliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you require assistance.
Hitches
Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper; use a
load-carrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that
10–15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue, not to exceed
the maximum tongue load of 500 lb (227 kg) on a Class III receiver.
Weight-distributing hitch
When hooking-up a trailer using a weight-distributing hitch, always use
the following procedure:
1. Park the vehicle (without the trailer) on a level surface.
2. Measure the height of the top of the front wheel opening on the
fender, this is H1.
3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle without the weight distributing bars
connected.
4. Measure the height of the top of the front wheel opening on the
fender a second time, this is H2.
5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight distributing bars so that
the height of the front fender is approximately halfway between H1 and
H2.
6. Check that the trailer is level. If not level, adjust the ball height
accordingly and repeat Steps 3–6.
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Removing the spare tire and jack
If the 3rd row seat is stowed in the floor, you will need to unstow it
(raised position) to access the spare tire and jack. Refer toUnstowing
the third row seatin theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter for this
procedure.
1. Remove the floor filler and
carpeted floor panel located in the
rear of the vehicle.
2. Remove the wing nut that secures
the spare tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Lift and remove the spare tire
from the spare tire well.
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4. Remove the wing bolt that
secures the jack kit by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Remove the jack kit which
includes jack (4), wheel wrench (lug
wrench) (3), wheel chock (5),
L-shaped bolt (1) and tow recovery
hook (2).
6. Remove the jack, wrench and
wheel chock from the foam tray.
7. Turn the lead screw (where the
lug wrench attaches) of the jack by
hand to release the wheel wrench
from the jack. Press the button on
the wrench to extend the handle.
Fold down the wrench socket.
Tire change procedure
WARNING:When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the
transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or
slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park).
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WARNING:To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you
change a tire, be sure to place the transmission in P (Park), set
the parking brake and block (in both directions) the wheel that is
diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire
being changed.
WARNING:If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else
could be seriously injured.
WARNING:Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to
avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the
wheel.
Note:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is
being lifted by the jack.
1. Open the wheel chock to form a
triangle and use it to block the tire
opposite from the flat tire.
2. Loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the wheel
is raised off the ground.
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3. Put the jack in the jack notch
next to the tire you are changing.
Turn the jack handle clockwise until
the wheel is completely off the
ground.
4. Remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench.
5. Replace the flat tire with the
spare tire, making sure the valve
stem is facing outward. Reinstall the
lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the
lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
6. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
7. Remove the jack and fully tighten
the lug nuts in the order shown.
Refer toWheel lug nut torque
specificationslater in this chapter
for the proper lug nut torque
specification.
Stowing the mini-spare and jack
1. Replace the wheel chock in the foam tray.
2. Adjust the jack to the proper
height to install the wrench. Turn
the jack lead screw until the arrow
on the upper link is slightly below
the circle indicator shown on the
lower link.
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Push the button (1) to retract the
wrench handle and place the
wrench over the raised tab on the
lower link and drop the tang (2)
through the hole in the diagonally
opposite upper link. Turn lead screw
of jack clockwise until the arrow
aligns with the circle indicator to
secure the wrench onto the jack.
3. Place the jack in the foam tray and secure it with the attached strap.
4. Place the foam tray over the mounting bracket on the floor of the
spare tire well.
5. Replace the mini-spare over the jack and secure with wing nut .
Stowing the flat tire
1. Place the 3rd row seat in the
raised position.
2. Secure the jack kit in the
alternate position by inserting the
L-shaped bolt through the hole in
the side of jack channel as shown.
Note:The L-shaped bolt is located in the foam tray near the wheel
chock.
3. Stand the flat tire vertically in the
mini-spare tub with the tire’s valve
stem facing rearward toward the
rear lift gate back panel.
4. Fasten the flat tire to the rear lift
gate back panel by inserting the
wing bolt through one of the lug
bolt holes in the wheel.
5. Turn the wing bolt clockwise into
the threaded hole in the rear lift
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Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified
engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
upper hole on the engine oil level dipstick.
4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
until three clicks can be heard.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
Engine oil and filter recommendations
2.0L EcoBoost™ engine
Look for this certification
trademark.
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil
Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum
Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the
current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
To protect your engine and engine’s warranty, use MotorcraftSAE
5W-30 or an equivalent SAE 5W-30 oil meeting Ford specification
WSS-M2C946-A. Refer toMaintenance product specifications and
capacitieslater in this section for more information.
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