
Automatic high beam control.............................101
Front fog lamps......................................102
Directionindicators....................................103
Interior lamps........................................103
Windows and Mirrors 106
Power windows.......................................106
Exteriormirrors......................................108
Interiormirrors.......................................111
Sun visors..........................................111
Moonroof...........................................112
Instrument Cluster 114
Gauges.............................................114
Warning lamps and indicators............................115
Audible warnings and indicators..........................121
Information Displays 122
Controls............................................122
Trip computer........................................125
Information messages..................................133
Audio System 144
MyFord™ system.....................................146
Auxiliary input jack....................................152
USBport ...........................................154
Satellite radio information...............................155
Climate Control 158
Manual heating and air conditioning........................158
Dual automatic temperature control........................160
Auxiliary passenger climate control........................163
Rear window defroster.................................166
Cabin air filter.......................................166
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicable
laws.
Various systems on your vehicle can be controlled using the information
display controls on the steering wheel. Corresponding information is
displayed in the information display.
Information Display Controls (Type 1)
•Press the up and down arrow
buttons to scroll through and
highlight the options within a
menu.
•Press the right arrow button to
enter a sub-menu.
•Press the left arrow button to exit
a menu.
•Press the OK button to choose
and confirm a setting/messages.
Menu
You can access the menus using the information display control.
Note:Some options may appear slightly different or not at all if the
items are optional.
†Trip1/2
Trip Odometer
Trip Timer
Distance to E
Inst Fuel Econ
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 3.5L V6 engine2.0L EcoBoost™
engine
Cubic inches 213 122
Required fuel Minimum 87 octane Minimum 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-4-2
Ignition system EDIS Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.049–0.053 inch
(1.25–1.35 mm)0.027-0.031 inch
(0.70-0.80 mm)
Compression ratio 10.8:1 9.3:1
Engine drivebelt routing
3.5L V6 engine
2.0L EcoBoost™ engine
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Defrost ....................... 158, 160, 162
rear window ............................ 166
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid .................................. 333–334
engine oil ................................. 327
Display settings ......................... 527
Driver alert ................................ 262
Driving under special
conditions .................. 225, 229, 231
sand ......................................... 230
snow and ice ........................... 232
through water ................. 231, 297
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ................. 160, 162
E
Electronic message center ....... 122
Electronic stability control ...... 238
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting .......................... 302
running out of fuel ................. 213
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) .................. 235
Emission control system .......... 217
End user license agreement .... 551
Engine ........................................ 392
cleaning ................................... 352
fail-safe cooling ....................... 332
idle speed control ................... 337
lubrication specifications ....... 393
refill capacities ........................ 393
service points .................. 325–326
Engine block heater ................. 208Engine oil
checking and adding .............. 327
dipstick .................................... 327
filter, specifications ................ 397
refill capacities ........................ 393
specifications .......................... 393
Event data recording .................. 12
Exhaust fumes .......................... 208
F
Fail safe cooling ........................ 332
Fleet MyKey programming ........ 69
Flexible Fuel Vehicle
(FFV) ......................................... 210
Floor mats ................................. 298
Fluid capacities ......................... 393
Fuel
cap ........................................... 215
capacity ................................... 393
choosing the right fuel ........... 211
filler funnel ............................. 213
filling your vehicle with fuel .. 215
filter, specifications ........ 336, 397
fuel pump shut-off .................. 302
octane rating ........................... 392
running out of fuel ................. 213
safety information relating to
automotive fuels ..................... 210
Fuel and distance computer .... 125
outside temperature
indicator .................................. 125
to empty indicator .................. 125
trip distance ............................ 125
trip/reset button ..................... 125
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) ................................. 210–211
Fuses .......................... 313–314, 319
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Garage door opener .................. 189
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............ 215
Gauges ............................... 114–115
odometer ................................. 125
trip odometer .......................... 125
H
Hazard flashers ......................... 301
HD Radio™ ............................... 489
Headlamps
aiming ...................................... 342
bulb specifications .................. 349
flash to pass .............................. 98
high beam ......................... 98, 101
Head restraints ......................... 169
Heated steering wheel .............. 536
Heating ...................... 158, 160, 162
Help ............................................ 535
Hill descent mode ..................... 240
Hill start assist .......................... 226
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................ 193
Home screen ............................. 474
Hood .......................................... 324
How to use voice commands ... 481
I
Ignition ............................... 205, 392
Illuminated visor mirror ... 111–112
Information displays ................. 122
Infotainment display ................. 479Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................ 219
Instrument panel
cleaning ................................... 354
cluster ...................................... 115
Intelligent Access Key ................ 62
J
Jack ............................................ 383
positioning ............................... 383
storage ..................................... 383
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) .... 435
Jump-starting your vehicle ...... 302
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ..................................... 78
keypad ....................................... 84
locking and unlocking doors .... 85
programming entry code ......... 84
Keys ....................................... 62, 86
positions of the ignition ......... 205
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................ 349
headlamps, flash to pass .......... 98
interior lamps ................. 103–104
Lane keeping system ................ 264
LATCH anchors ........................... 30
Liftgate ............................ 76, 80–81
Lights, warning and indicator .. 115
Listening to music .................... 486
Loading instructions ................. 287
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Loading pictures ....................... 527
Load limits ................................. 280
Locks
autolock ..................................... 78
childproof .................................. 36
doors .......................................... 75
Lubricant specifications ........... 393
Lug nuts .................................... 391
M
Making and receiving calls ....... 510
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading .................................. 510
Map icons .................................. 546
Map mode .................................. 545
Map preferences ....................... 544
Map updates .............................. 549
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) .......................... 463
Message center ......................... 122
warning messages ........... 126, 133
Mirrors ............................... 108, 111
fold away ................................. 108
programmable memory ............ 64
side view mirrors (power) ..... 108
Moon roof .................................. 112
Motorcraftparts .............. 350, 397
MyFord Touch™ system .......... 472
MyKey .......................................... 69
N
Navigation features ................... 539
Navigation voice commands .... 549Notifications .............................. 522
O
Overdrive ................................... 225
P
Pairing other phones ........ 432, 510
Pairing your phone ................... 509
Pairing your phone for
the first time ..................... 431, 509
Parental MyKey programming ... 69
Park Assist ................................ 244
Parking brake ............................ 235
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ........... 397
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ................... 53
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) .......................... 443
Phone redial .............................. 436
Phone settings .................. 514, 531
Phone voice commands ............ 515
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist,
tracks, similar) .......................... 461
POI categories ........................... 541
Point of Interest (POI) ............. 541
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ............................... 314
Power door locks ........................ 75
Power liftgate .............................. 81
Power mirrors ........................... 108
Powerpoint ................................ 199
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