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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
25 15A Liftgate release
26 5A Radio frequency module
27 20A IA module
28 15A Ignition switch, Push button start
29 20A Radio, 8” SYNCMulti-function
display screen, SYNCmodule,
Global positioning system module
30 15A Front park lamps
31 5A Trailer tow brake controller
32 15A 110V AC power point, Power
folding mirror, Power mirrors,
One touch up/down front
windows, Door lock illumination
33 10A Occupant classification sensor
34 10A Blind spot monitor, Rearview
camera, Reverse sensing system
35 5A Heads-up display, Climate control
humidity sensor, Terrain
management system, Hill descent
switch, Headlamp switch IGN
sense
36 10A Not used (spare)
37 10A Restraints control module
38 10A Auto-dimming rear view mirror,
Moon roof
39 15A High beam headlamps
40 10A Rear park lamps, License plate
lamps
41 7.5A Overdrive cancel, Tow/haul
42 5A Not used (spare)
43 10A Not used (spare)
44 10A Not used (spare)
Roadside Emergencies
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number / Ford
Specification
Brake fluidBetween MIN
and MAX on
reservoirMotorcraftHigh Performance
DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
Body hinges,
latches, door striker
plates and rotors,
seat tracks, fuel
filler door hinge and
spring, hood latch,
auxiliary latch, seat
tracks—Multi-Purpose Grease
(Lithium grease)XG-4 or XL-5 or equivalent /
ESB-M1C93-B
Door weatherstrips — Silicone Spray LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Lock cylinders —MotorcraftPenetrating and
Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Engine coolant
(3.5L V6 engine)
1
12.2 quarts
(11.5L)MotorcraftSpecialty Green
Engine Coolant (dark
green-colored)•VC-10-A2 (US)
•CVC-10-A (Canada) /
WSS-M97B55-A
MotorcraftSpecialty Orange
Engine Coolant•VC-3-B (US)
•CVC-3-B (Canada) /
WSS-M97B44-D
Engine coolant
(2.0L EcoBoost™
engine)
1
11.6 quarts
(11.0L)MotorcraftSpecialty Green
Engine Coolant (dark
green-colored)•VC-10-A2 (US)
•CVC-10-A (Canada) /
WSS-M97B55-A
MotorcraftSpecialty Orange
Engine Coolant•VC-3-B (US)
•CVC-3-B (Canada) /
WSS-M97B44-D
Maintenance and Specifications
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Engine oil/coolant change intervals
Engine oilAs indicated by the message center: do not
exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
Engine coolant,
initial change6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
Engine coolant, after
initial changeEvery 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
Check every month
Engine oil level
Function of all interior and exterior lights
Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare
Windshield washer fluid level
Check every six months
Battery connections; clean if necessary
Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary
Hinges/latches/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary
Parking brake for proper operation
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary
Scheduled Maintenance
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idle speed control ...................373
lubrication specifications .......402
refill capacities ........................402
service points ..................366, 368
Engine block heater .................270
Engine oil ..................................370
checking and adding ..............370
dipstick ....................................370
filter, specifications ................401
refill capacities ........................402
specifications ..........................402
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................270
F
Fail safe cooling ........................381
Fleet MyKey programming ......127
Floor mats .........................117–118
Fluid capacities .........................402
Fog lamps ....................................72
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................313
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................283
Fuel ............................................383
calculating fuel economy .......389
cap ...........................................385
capacity ...................................402
choosing the right fuel ...........386
detergent in fuel .....................388
filler funnel .............................388
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................383, 385, 389
filter, specifications ........383, 401
fuel pump shut-off ..................324
improving fuel economy ........389
octane rating ...........................405
quality ......................................387running out of fuel .........342, 388
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................383
Fuses ..................................324–325
G
Garage door opener ..................111
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............385
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................389
Gauges .........................................19
H
Hazard flashers .........................323
Headlamps ...................................71
aiming ........................................74
autolamp system .......................71
bulb specifications ....................79
daytime running lights .............73
flash to pass ..............................73
high beam .................................72
turning on and off ....................71
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................60, 63, 65
Hill descent mode .....................280
Hill start assist ..........................290
Hood ..........................................365
I
Ignition ...............................264, 405
Illuminated visor mirror .............89
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................212
Index
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................394
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................360
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................73
Intelligent Access Key ..............126
Intelligent Access with push
button start ...............................137
J
Jack ............................................334
positioning ...............................334
storage .....................................334
Jump-starting your vehicle ......343
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................134
keypad .....................................146
locking and unlocking doors ..147
programming entry code .......146
Keys ...................................126, 148
positions of the ignition .........264
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................71
bulb replacement
specifications chart ............78–79
daytime running light ...............73
fog lamps ...................................72
headlamps .................................71
headlamps, flash to pass ..........73
instrument panel, dimming .....73
interior lamps ...........................77
LATCH anchors .........................218Liftgate ......................119–120, 139
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........273
Loading instructions .................257
Load limits .................................251
Locks
autolock ...................................134
childproof ................................136
doors ........................................133
Lubricant specifications ...........402
Luggage rack .............................124
Lug nuts ....................................342
Lumbar support, seats .....157, 159
M
Message center .....................22, 26
warning messages ...............26, 36
Mirrors ...................................94–95
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................95
fold away ...................................96
heated ........................................96
programmable memory ..........139
side view mirrors (power) .......95
signal .........................................97
Moon roof ..................................110
Motorcraftparts ..............363, 401
MyFord Connect™ system ........59
MyFord Touch™ system ............59
MyFord™ system ..................48, 59
MyKey ........................................127
O
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................370
Overdrive ...................................285
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P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................127
Park Assist ................................300
Parking brake ............................274
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........401
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................177
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................97
Power adjustable foot pedals .....97
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................329
Power door locks ......................133
Power liftgate ............................120
Power mirrors .............................95
Powerpoint ..................................90
Power steering ..........................282
Power Windows ...........................93
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................283
Push button start system .........267
R
Rear-view camera system .........293
Rear window defroster ...............68
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................210
Relays ........................................324
Remote entry system .......136–137
illuminated entry ............142–143locking/unlocking doors .........138
opening the trunk ...................139
Remote start ...........................143
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................142
replacing the batteries ...........140
Remote start .............................143
Remote start climate
operation .....................................69
Reverse sensing system ...........291
Roadside assistance ..................322
Roof rack ...................................124
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..179, 181–182, 186–187
Safety Canopy ...........................204
Safety defects, reporting ..........355
Safety
restraints ...179, 181–182, 186–187
Belt-Minder...........................188
extension assembly ................186
for adults .................181–182, 186
for children .............................207
inflatable safety belt ...............184
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................177
warning light and
chime ...............................187–188
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................218
Safety seats for children ..........212
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................406
Satellite Radio Information ........53
Index
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