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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the U.S. : Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available:
•24-hours a day, seven days a week
•for the coverage period listed on the Roadside Assistance Card
included in your owner’s manual portfolio.
Roadside assistance will cover:
•a flat tire change with a good spare (except vehicles that have been
supplied with a tire inflation kit).
•battery jump start.
•lock-out assistance (key replacement cost is the customer’s
responsibility).
•fuel delivery – Independent Service Contractors, if not prohibited by
state, local or municipal law shall deliver up to 2.0 gallons (7.5 liters)
of gasoline or 5.0 gallons (18.9 liters) of diesel fuel to a disabled
vehicle. Fuel delivery service is limited to two no-charge occurrences
within a 12-month period.
•winch out – available within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a paved or
county maintained road, no recoveries.
•towing – Ford and Lincoln eligible vehicles towed to an authorized
dealer within 35 miles (56 kilometers) of the disablement location or
to the nearest authorized dealer. If a member requests to be towed to
an authorized dealer more than 35 miles (56 kilometers) from the
disablement location, the member shall be responsible for any mileage
costs in excess of 35 miles (56 kilometers).
Trailers shall be covered up to $200 if the disabled eligible vehicle
requires service at the nearest authorized dealer. If the trailer is disabled,
but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any
roadside services.
Vehicles Sold in the U.S. : Using Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. This card is found in the owner’s manual
portfolio in the glove compartment.
U.S. Ford vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance, call
1-800-241-3673.
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•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
Battery Management System (If Equipped)
The battery management system (BMS) monitors battery conditions and
takes actions to extend battery life. If excessive battery drain is
detected, the system may temporarily disable certain electrical features
to protect the battery. Those electrical accessories affected include the
rear defrost, heated/cooled seats, climate control fan, heated steering
wheel, audio and navigation system. A message may be shown in the
information displays to alert the driver that battery protection actions
are active. These messages are only for notification that an action is
taking place, and not intended to indicate an electrical problem or that
the battery requires replacement.
Electrical accessory installation
To ensure proper operation of the BMS, any electrical devices that are
added to the vehicle should not have their ground connection made
directly at the negative battery post. A connection at the negative
battery post can cause inaccurate measurements of the battery condition
and potential incorrect system operation.
Note:Electrical or electronic accessories added to the vehicle by the
dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and
durability, and may also affect the performance of other electrical
systems in the vehicle.
When a battery replacement is required, the battery should only be
replaced with a Ford recommended replacement battery which matches
the electrical requirements of the vehicle. After battery replacement, or
in some cases after charging the battery with the external charger, the
BMS requires eight hours of vehicle sleep time (key off with doors
closed) to relearn the new battery state of charge. Prior to relearning the
state of charge, the BMS may disable electrical features (to protect the
battery) earlier than normal.
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MOTORCRAFTPART NUMBERS
Component3.7L V6
engine5.0L V8
engine6.2L V8
engine3.5L V6
EcoBoost
engine
Air filter
elementFA-1883 FA-1883 FA-1883 FA-1883
Battery BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750
Oil Filter FL-500-S FL-500-S FL-820-S FL-500
Spark plugs
1111
Windshield
wiper bladeWW-2201-PF
1For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the spark plugs.
Note:Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraftor equivalent
replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage
to the engine if such spark plugs are not used.
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Battery .......................................324
acid, treating emergencies .....324
jumping a disabled battery ....287
maintenance-free ....................324
replacement, specifications ...392
servicing ..................................324
Bed extender ............................255
Belt-Minder
deactivating/activating the
Belt-Minder.............................46
Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................226
anti-lock ...................................227
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................227
brake warning light ................227
fluid, checking and adding ....323
fluid, refill capacities ..............386
fluid, specifications .................386
lubricant specifications ..........386
parking ....................................227
shift interlock ..................207, 209
trailer ...............................267–268
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....386
Car2UHome Automation
System .......................................174
CD ......................134–135, 139, 143
CD player ..........................132, 493
CD voice commands .................494
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing a tire .........................375
Changing the air filter ..............330Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....32
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................41
in front seat ..............................27
in rear seat ................................27
LATCH .......................................30
Child safety seats -
booster seats ...............................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........471
Cleaning your vehicle ...............339
engine compartment ..............341
exterior ....................................339
instrument panel ............343–344
interior .....................................342
plastic parts ............................341
washing ....................................339
waxing .....................................341
wheels ......................................346
wiper blades ............................342
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..149, 151
Climate voice commands .........532
Clock ..................134–135, 139, 519
Console ......................................187
Controls
power seat ...............................164
Coolant ......................................316
checking and adding ..............316
refill capacities ........................386
specifications ..........................386
Customer Assistance ................285
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..................................398, 400
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............294
Getting roadside assistance ...285
Getting the service you
need .........................................290
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