ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Failure to follow engine block heater instructions
could result in property damage or physical injury.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use
your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged
(cheater) adapters.
An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting
and allows the heater/defroster system to respond quickly. If your vehicle
is equipped with this system, your equipment includes a heater element
which is installed in your engine block and a wire harness which allows
the user to connect the system to a grounded 120 volt A/C electrical
source. The block heater system is most effective when outdoor
temperatures reach below 0°F (-18°C).
Prior to using the engine block heater, follow these recommendations for
proper and safe operation:
•For your safety, use an outdoor extension cord that is product
certified by Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) or Canadian Standards
Association (CSA). Use only an extension cord that can be used
outdoors, in cold temperatures, and is clearly marked “Suitable for Use
with Outdoor Appliances.” Never use an indoor extension cord
outdoors; it could result in an electric shock or fire hazard.
•Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord, minimum.
•Use as short an extension cord as possible.
•Do not use multiple extension cords. Instead, use one extension cord
which is long enough to reach from the engine block heater cord to
the outlet without stretching.
•Make certain that the extension cord is in excellent condition (not
patched or spliced). Store your extension cord indoors at
temperatures above 32°F (0°C). Outdoor conditions can deteriorate
extension cords over a period of time.
•To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use your heater with
ungrounded electrical systems or two pronged (cheater) adapters.
Also ensure that the block heater, especially the cord, is in good
condition before use.
•Make sure that when in operation, the extension cord plug/engine
block heater cord plug connection is free and clear of water in order
to prevent possible shock or fire.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
10 15A Backlighting, Puddle lamps
11 10A AWD module
12 7.5A Power outside mirrors
13 5A SYNCmodule
14 10A Electronic finish panel (EFP)
radio and climate control buttons
module, Navigation display, Center
information display, GPS module
15 10A Climate control
16 15A Not used (spare)
17 20A Door locks, Trunk release
18 20A Heated seats
19 25A Amplifier
20 15A On-board diagnostic connector
21 15A Fog lamps
22 15A Front sidemarker lamps, Park
lamps, License plate lamp
23 15A High beam headlamps
24 20A Horn
25 10A Demand lamps/power saver relay
26 10A Instrument cluster battery power
27 20A Ignition switch
28 5A Radio crank sense circuit
29 5A Instrument cluster ignition power
30 5A Not used (spare)
31 10A Not used (spare)
32 10A Restraint control module
33 10A Not used (spare)
34 5A Not used (spare)
35 10A Rear park assist, Blind spot
monitor system, Heated seats,
AWD, Rear video camera
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number / Ford
specification
Brake (and clutch–if
equipped) fluidBetween MIN
and MAX on
reservoirMotorcraftHigh
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
Door weatherstrips —Silicone Spray
LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary hood
latch, door hinges,
striker plates, seat
tracks and fuel filler
door hinge—Multi-Purpose Grease
(Lithium grease)XG-4 or XL-5 or equivalent /
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft
Penetrating and Lock
LubricantXL-1 /
None
Engine coolant
(2.5L engine)
1
9.3 quarts
(8.8L)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
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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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Engine ........................................336
cleaning ...................................280
coolant .....................................299
fail-safe cooling .......................304
idle speed control ...................297
lubrication specifications .......331
refill capacities ........................331
service points ..................288–290
starting after a collision .........249
Engine block heater .................211
Engine oil ..................................292
checking and adding ..............292
dipstick ....................................292
filter, specifications ........296, 330
recommendations ...................296
refill capacities ........................331
specifications ..........................331
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................210
F
Fail safe cooling ........................304
Fleet MyKey programming ........96
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....306
Floor mats .............................93–94
Fluid capacities .........................331
Fog lamps ....................................56
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................241
Fuel ............................................306
calculating fuel economy .21, 313
cap ...........................................308
capacity ...................................331
choosing the right fuel ...........310
detergent in fuel .....................311
filler funnel .............................311filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................306, 308, 313
filter, specifications ........305, 330
fuel pump shut-off ..................250
fuel pump shut-off switch .....249
improving fuel economy ........313
octane rating ...................310, 336
quality ......................................311
running out of fuel .........264, 311
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................306
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................306, 310
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......249
Fuses ..........................................251
G
Garage door opener ....................89
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............308
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................313
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................249
Headlamps ...................................55
aiming ........................................58
autolamp system .......................55
bulb specifications ....................61
daytime running lights .............57
flash to pass ..............................57
high beam .................................56
replacing bulbs .........................62
turning on and off ....................55
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................47, 50
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manual heating and air
conditioning system .................45
Hood ..........................................287
I
Ignition ...............................207, 336
Illuminated visor mirror .............75
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................165
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................317
Instrument panel ........................79
cleaning ...................................282
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................57
J
Jack ............................................257
positioning ...............................257
storage .....................................257
Jump-starting your vehicle ......264
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................101
keypad .....................................111
locking and unlocking doors ..112
programming entry code .......111
Keys .....................................95, 114
positions of the ignition .........207
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................55bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................61
daytime running light ...............57
fog lamps ...................................56
headlamps .................................55
headlamps, flash to pass ..........57
instrument panel, dimming .....57
interior lamps .....................59, 62
replacing bulbs .........................62
LATCH anchors .........................169
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........213
Load limits .................................200
Locks
autolock ...................................101
childproof ................................105
doors ........................................101
Lubricant specifications ...........331
Lug nuts ....................................263
Lumbar support, seats .....121, 123
M
Manual transmission .................228
fluid capacities ........................331
lubricant specifications ..........331
reverse .....................................229
Message center .....................18–19
english/metric button ...............23
system check button ................23
warning messages .....................23
Mirrors ...................................82–83
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................82
heated ........................................83
side view mirrors (power) .......83
Moon roof ....................................87
Motorcraftparts ..............285, 330
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MyKey ..........................................96
N
Navigation system .......................44
O
Octane rating ............................310
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................292
P
Parental MyKey programming ...96
Parking brake ............................214
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........330
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................131
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................254
Power door locks ......................101
Power mirrors .............................83
Powerpoint ..................................79
Power steering ..................218, 220
fluid, checking and adding ....318
fluid, refill capacity ................331
fluid, specifications .................331
Power Windows ...........................80
Power windows
opening using remote entry
system .....................................108
R
Radio ............................................28
Rear-view camera system .........232Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................163
Relays ........................................251
Remote entry system ...............107
illuminated entry ....................110
locking/unlocking
doors ................................107–108
opening the trunk ...................109
opening the windows .............108
panic alarm .............................108
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................109
replacing the batteries ...........109
Reverse sensing system ...........230
Roadside assistance ..................248
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..133, 135–136, 138–139
Safety defects, reporting ..........277
Safety
restraints ...133, 135–136, 138–139
Belt-Minder...........................140
extension assembly ................138
for adults .................135–136, 138
for children .............................161
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................131
warning light and chime ........139
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................169
Safety seats for children ..........165
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................337
Satellite Radio Information ........41
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............352
Seats ..........................................118
child safety seats ....................165
front seats ...............................120
heated ......................................124
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................111
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................112
Servicing your vehicle ..............286
Setting the clock .........................28
Side air curtain .........................157
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............160
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................330, 336
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................331
Speed control ..............................83
Starting your
vehicle ........................207–208, 210
jump starting ..........................264
Steering
speed sensitive .......................220
Steering wheel
controls ......................................86
tilting .........................................74
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................28
SYNC..........................................44
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................74Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....194
Tires ...........................179–180, 257
alignment ................................187
care ..........................................183
changing ..................................257
checking the pressure ............183
inflating ...................................181
label .........................................193
replacing ..................................185
rotating ....................................188
safety practices .......................187
sidewall information ...............188
snow tires and chains ............199
spare tire .................................258
terminology .............................180
tire grades ...............................180
treadwear ........................179, 184
Towing .......................................205
trailer towing ..........................205
wrecker ....................................268
Transmission .............................222
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....220
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................322
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .........................322, 324
fluid, refill capacities ..............331
lubricant specifications ..........331
manual operation ....................228
Trunk .........................................105
remote release ..................94, 109
Turn signal ..................................59
U
Universal garage door opener ....89
USB port ......................................37
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