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Brake over accelerator
This vehicle is equipped with a brake over accelerator feature. In the
event the accelerator pedal becomes stuck or entrapped, applying steady
and firm pressure to the brake pedal will both slow the vehicle and
reduce engine power. If you experience this condition, apply the brakes
and bring your vehicle to a safe stop. Turn the engine off, shift to P
(Park) and apply the parking brake, and then inspect the accelerator
pedal for any interferences. If none are found and the condition persists,
have your vehicle towed to the nearest authorized dealer.
ADVANCETRACWITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC)
STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM
The AdvanceTracwith RSCsystem provides the following stability
enhancement features for certain driving situations:
•Traction control system (TCS), which functions to help avoid
drive-wheel spin and loss of traction.
•Electronic stability control (ESC), which functions to help avoid skids
or lateral slides.
•Roll Stability Control™ (RSC), which functions to help avoid a
vehicle roll-over.
WARNING:Vehicle modifications involving braking system,
aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire
construction and/or wheel/tire size may change the handling
characteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performance
of the AdvanceTracwith RSCsystem. In addition, installing any
stereo loudspeakers may interfere with and adversely affect the
AdvanceTracwith RSCsystem. Install any aftermarket stereo
loudspeaker as far as possible from the front center console, the
tunnel, and the front seats in order to minimize the risk of interfering
with the AdvanceTracwith RSCsensors. Reducing the effectiveness
of the AdvanceTracwith RSCsystem could lead to an increased risk
of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
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Upshifts when accelerating
Shift from:
4 – 5 45 mph (72 km/h)
5 – 6 50 mph (80 km/h)
In order to prevent the engine from running at too low an RPM, which
may cause it to stall, the SST will still automatically make some
downshifts if it has determined that you have not downshifted in time.
Although the SST will make some downshifts for you, it will still allow
you to downshift at any time as long as the SST determines that the
engine will not be damaged from over-revving.
The SST will not automatically upshift, even if the engine is approaching
the RPM limit. It must be shifted manually by pressing the + button.
Engine damage may occur if excessive engine revving is held
without shifting.
Hill start assist
WARNING:The hill start assist feature does not replace the
parking brake. When you leave the vehicle, always apply the
parking brake and shift the transmission into P (Park).
WARNING:You must remain in the vehicle once you have
activated the hill start assist feature.
WARNING:If the engine is revved excessively, or if a
malfunction is detected when the hill start assist feature is
active, the hill start assist feature will be deactivated.
Hill start assist keeps your vehicle stationary long enough to move your foot
from the brake to the accelerator pedal when your vehicle is on a slope.
Activating hill start assist
1. Press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a complete standstill.
Keep the brake pedal pressed.
2. If the sensors detect that the vehicle is on a slope, the hill start assist
feature will be activated automatically.
3. When you remove your foot from the brake pedal, the vehicle will
remain on the slope without rolling away for approximately two or three
seconds. This hold time will automatically be extended if you are in the
process of driving off.
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The RSS detects obstacles up to
6 feet (2 meters) from the rear
bumper with a decreased coverage
area at the outer corners of the
bumper, (refer to the figures for
approximate zone coverage areas).
As you move closer to the obstacle,
the rate of the tone increases. When
the obstacle is less than 10 inches
(25.0 cm) away, the tone will sound
continuously. If the RSS detects a
stationary or receding object further
than 10 inches (25.0 cm) from the
side of the vehicle, the tone will
sound for only three seconds. Once
the system detects an object
approaching, the tone will sound
again.
While receiving a warning the radio
volume may be reduced to a
predetermined level. After the
warning goes away, the radio will return to the previous volume.
The RSS may have reduced performance or an increased chance of false
detection if the tailgate is not locked and in the upright position. If the
tailgate is down, the RSS tone may be heard intermittently or
continuously. The tone may also be heard if items in the truck bed
protrude rearward outside the bed.
The RSS automatically turns on when the gearshift lever is placed in R
(Reverse) and the ignition is on. A control in the message center allows
the driver to disable the system, refer toMessage center and Rear park
aidin theInstrument Clusterchapter for more information.
Note:If the system cannot be turned off, refer toMyKeyrestricted
featuresin theLocks and Securitychapter for more information.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with a fully integrated electronic trailer
brake controller (TBC) and a trailer with electric trailer brakes is
connected to your vehicle, the RSS will be disabled. When the vehicle is
shifted into reverse, the message center display will remain in the Rear
Park Aid Off selection. For more information on the TBC, refer to the
Tires, Wheels and Loadingchapter.
Keep the RSS sensors (located on the rear bumper/fascia) free
from snow, ice and large accumulations of dirt (do not clean the
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sensors with sharp objects). If the sensors are covered, it will
affect the accuracy of the RSS.
If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leaving
it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing
inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms.
REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The rear video camera system,
located on the tailgate, provides a
video image which appears on the
rearview mirror or touchscreen
display, of the area behind the
vehicle. It adds assistance to the
driver while reversing or reverse
parking the vehicle. To use the rear
video camera system, place the
transmission in R (Reverse). An
image will display on the rearview
mirror or on the touchscreen display. The area displayed on the screen
may vary according to the vehicle orientation and/or road condition.
The rear video camera includes the following features that will assist the
driver in reverse driving.
Fixed guidelines
The fixed guidelines assist a driver with backing into a parking space or
aligning with an object behind the vehicle.
If equipped with touch screen display: To turn this feature on or off
when the vehicle is in R (Reverse), select Settings on the touch screen
display. The fixed guideline options are FIXED and OFF.
If equipped with rearview mirror display and optional instrument cluster:
To turn this feature on or off, select the following from the message
center in the instrument cluster:
1. Settings
2. Driver Assist
3. Rear View Camera
4. Guidelines
The guidelines options are FIXED and OFF. If the vehicle is equipped
with a rearview mirror display and a standard instrument cluster, the
fixed guidelines will always remain on. There is no option to turn the
fixed guidelines off.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
36 30A** Roll stability control
(RSC)/Anti-lock brake system
(ABS)
37 — TT left stop/turn relay
38 — TT right stop/turn relay
39 — TT back-up lamps relay
40 — Electric fan relay
41 15A* Front camera washer (SVT
Raptor)
42 5A* Run/start coil
43 15A* TT back-up lamp relay power
44 15A* Upfitter 3 (SVT Raptor)
45 10A* Alternator sensor (non-6.2L
engines)
46 10A* Brake on/off (BOO) switch
47 60A** RSC/ABS module
48 20A** Moon roof
49 30A** Wipers
50 — Not used
51 40A** Blower motor relay power
52 5A* Run/start – Electronic power
assist steering, Blower relay coil
53 5A* Run/start – PCM
54 5A* Run/start – 4x4 module, Back-up
lamps, RSC/ABS, TT battery
charge relay coil, Rear window
defroster relay coil, Front camera
washer relay coil (SVT Raptor)
55 — Not used
56 15A* Heated mirrors
57 — Not used
58 — Not used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
59 — Not used
60 — Not used
61 — Not used
62 — Wiper motor relay
63 25A** Electric fan
64 40A** Vacuum pump relay power (3.5L
engine)
65 20A** Auxiliary power point (instrument
panel)
66 20A** Auxiliary power point (inside
center console)
67 20A** TT park lamps relay power
68 25A** 4x4 module
69 30A** Passenger heated/cooled seats
70 — Not used
71 20A** Heated rear seats
72 20A** Auxiliary power point (Rear)
73 20A** TT stop/turn lamps relay power
74 30A** Driver power seat/memory
module
75 15A* PCM – voltage power 1 (3.7L,
5.0L, 6.2L engines PCM module)
25A* PCM – voltage power 1 (3.5L
engine PCM module)
76 20A* PCM – Voltage power 2 (General
powertrain components, Mass air
flow/Intake air temp sensor)
(3.7L, 5.0L, 6.2L engines)
20A* PCM – Voltage power 2 (General
powertrain components, Canister
vent solenoid) (3.5L engine)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
77 10A* PCM – Voltage power 3 (Emission
related powertrain components,
Electric fan relays coil)
78 15A* PCM – Voltage power4–Ignition
coils (3.5L, 3.7L, 5.0L engines)
20A* PCM – Voltage power4–Ignition
coils (6.2L engine)
79 5A* Rain sensor
80 — Not used
81 — Not used
82 — Not used
83 — Not used
84 — Not used
85 — Electric fan relay (low speed)
*Mini fuse **Cartridge fuse
Auxiliary relay box (SVT Raptor only)
The relay box is located in the left rear corner of the engine compartment.
Fuse/Relay
locationFuse amp
ratingDescription
1 — Upfitter 1 relay
2 — Upfitter 2 relay
3 — Upfitter 3 relay
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Fuse/Relay
locationFuse amp
ratingDescription
4 — Upfitter 4 relay
5 — Front camera washer relay
6 — Not used
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS), the indicator light will illuminate when the spare tire 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.
If your vehicle is equipped with TPMS, have a flat serviced by an
authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to the TPMS sensors, refer
toTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter. Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as
possible. During repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have the
authorized dealer inspect the TPMS sensor for damage.
WARNING:The use of tire sealants may damage your tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and should not be used.
However, if you must use a sealant, the TPMS sensor and valve stem
on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer.
WARNING:Refer toTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for important
information. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it
will no longer function.
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