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Refilling with a portable fuel container
With the Easy Fuel“no cap” fuel system, use the following directions
when filling from a portable fuel container:
WARNING:Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers
or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuelsystem. This could
damage the fuel system and its seal, and may cause fuel to run onto
the ground instead of filling the tank, which could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:Do not try to pry open or push open the Easy Fuel
system with foreign objects. This could damage the fuel system
and its seal and cause injury to you or others.
When filling the vehicle’s fuel tank from a portable fuel container, use the
included funnel.
1. To locate the white plastic funnel,
lift the carpeted floor panel covering
the spare tire in the rear of the
vehicle. The funnel is visible in the
foam pod on the spare tire.
2. Slowly insert the funnel into the Easy Fuelsystem.
3. Fill the vehicle with fuel from the portable fuel container.
4. When done, clean the funnel or properly dispose of it. Extra funnels
can be purchased from your authorized dealer if you choose to dispose
of the funnel.Do notuse aftermarket funnels; they will not work with
the Easy Fuelsystem and can damage it. The included funnel has been
specially designed to work safely with your vehicle.
Maintenance and Specifications
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Owner checks and services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
by the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Service
information and supporting specifications are provided in this owner’s
guide.
Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service
advice. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered
by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or fluids used.
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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Multi-point inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Multi-point inspection – Recommended each visit
Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped)
Battery performance Horn operation
Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter Suspension component for leaks or
damage
Exhaust system Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps and hazard
warning system operationTires for wear and proper pressure,
including spare
Fluid levels*; fill if necessary Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission
(with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and
window washer
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You’ll know
what’s been checked, what’s okay, as well as those things that may
require future or immediate attention. The multi-point vehicle inspection
is one more way to keep your vehicle running great!
Scheduled Maintenance
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push button start system .......233
Steering
speed sensitive .......................244
Steering wheel
controls ....................................127
tilting .......................................120
SYNCAppLink™ ......................73
SYNCcustomer support ...........92
SYNC..........................................41
SYNCServices ...........................65
T
Text messaging ...........................57
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .........57, 59
Tilt steering wheel ....................120
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....217
Tires ...........................202–203, 265
alignment ................................211
care ..........................................206
changing ..........................265, 267
checking the pressure ............206
inflating ...................................204
label .........................................216
replacing ..................................208
rotating ....................................211
safety practices .......................210
sidewall information ...............212
snow tires and chains ............221
spare tire .................................265
terminology .............................203
tire grades ...............................203
treadwear ........................202, 207
Towing .......................................227recreational towing .................227
trailer towing ..........................227
wrecker ....................................274
Traffic, Directions and
Information ..................................65
Transmission
automatic operation ...............246
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....244
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................316
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................317
fluid, refill capacities ..............321
lubricant specifications ..........321
manual operation ....................249
Trunk
remote release ........................139
Turn signal ................................107
U
USB port ......................................34
Using privacy mode ....................51
V
Vehicle health report ..................71
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................325
Vehicle loading ..........................221
Ventilating your vehicle ...........235
Voice commands in media
mode ............................................76
Voice commands in phone
mode ............................................49
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