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•Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,
remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes and
seek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention could
lead to permanent injury.
•Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If fuel is
splashed on the skin and/or clothing, promptly remove contaminated
clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Repeated or
prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation.
•
Be particularly careful if you are taking “Antabuse” or other forms of
disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline vapors, or
skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. In sensitive individuals,
serious personal injury or sickness may result. If fuel is splashed on the
skin, promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Consult a
physician immediately if you experience an adverse reaction.
FUEL QUALITY
Choosing the Right Fuel
Note:Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause
powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may not
be covered under warranty.
Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum
of 15% ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel, methanol, leaded
fuel or any other fuel because it could damage or impair the emission
control system. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law.
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic
compounds, including manganese-based additives.
Octane Recommendations
3.7L V6 engine
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with a
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is
recommended. Some stations offer
fuels posted as “Regular” with an
octane rating below 87, particularly
in high altitude areas. Fuels with octane levels below 87 are not
recommended.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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3.5L V6 EcoBoost™ engine
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is
recommended. Some stations offer fuels posted as “Regular” with an
octane rating below 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels with
octane levels below 87 are not recommended. Premium fuel will provide
improved performance and is recommended for severe duty usage such
as trailer tow.
Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily while you are using fuel with the recommended octane
rating, see your authorized dealer to prevent any engine damage.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer
than normal. With keyless ignition, just start the engine. Crank time
will be longer than usual.
•Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the
engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than
1 gallon (3.8L) may be required.
•The service engine soon indicator may come on. For more information
on the service engine soon indicator, refer toWarning lamps and
indicatorsin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container
WARNING:Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers or
aftermarket funnels into the capless fuel system. 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 capless fuel
system with foreign objects. This could damage the fuel system
and its seal and cause injury to you or others.
Note:Do not use aftermarket funnels; they will not work with the
capless fuel system and can damage it. The included funnel has been
specially designed to work safely with your vehicle.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 3.7L V6 engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine
Cubic inches 226 214
FuelSeeOctane
recommendationsin
the Fuel and Refueling
chapter.SeeOctane
recommendationsin the
Fuel and Refueling chapter.
Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6 1–4–2–5–3–6
Spark plug gap0.049-0.053 in.
(1.25-1.35 mm)0.033-0.037 in. (.84-.94 mm)
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression ratio 10.5:1 10.0:1
Engine drivebelt routing
3.7L V6 engine
1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine (except
vehicles with electric power assisted steering).
2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine.
3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine
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Engine ........................................ 316
cleaning ................................... 282
fail-safe cooling ....................... 265
idle speed control ................... 272
lubrication specifications ....... 317
refill capacities ........................ 317
service points .......................... 259
Engine block heater ................. 152
Engine oil
checking and adding .............. 260
dipstick .................................... 260
filter, specifications ................ 321
refill capacities ........................ 317
specifications .......................... 317
Event data recording .................. 12
Exhaust fumes .......................... 151
F
Fail safe cooling ........................ 265
Fleet MyKey programming ........ 62
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) .... 154
Floor mats ................................. 232
Fluid capacities ......................... 317
Forward and reverse sensing
system ........................................ 180
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road ....................... 168
Fuel
cap ........................................... 158
capacity ................................... 317
choosing the right fuel ........... 155
filler funnel ............................. 156
filling your vehicle with fuel .. 158
filter, specifications ........ 271, 321
fuel pump shut-off .................. 236
octane rating ................... 155, 316
running out of fuel ................. 156safety information relating to
automotive fuels ..................... 154
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) ......................................... 154
Fuses .................................. 247–248
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............ 158
Gauges ....................................... 100
H
Hazard flashers ......................... 235
HD Radio™ ............................... 366
Headlamps
aiming ...................................... 276
bulb specifications .................. 279
flash to pass .............................. 86
high beam ........................... 86, 88
Head restraints ......................... 130
Heated steering wheel .............. 415
Heating ...................................... 125
Help ............................................ 414
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................ 141
Home screen ............................. 351
Hood .......................................... 257
How to use voice commands ... 357
I
Ignition ............................... 148, 316
Illuminated visor mirror ....... 97–98
Information displays ................. 106
Infotainment display ................. 355
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Octane rating ............................ 155
Overdrive ................................... 166
P
Pairing other phones ................ 389
Pairing your phone ................... 388
Pairing your phone for the
first time .................................... 388
Parental MyKey programming ... 62
Park Assist ................................ 182
Parking brake ............................ 175
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ........... 321
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ................... 46
Phone settings .................. 393, 410
Phone voice commands ............ 394
POI categories ........................... 420
Point of Interest (POI) ............. 420
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ............................... 248
Power door locks ........................ 68
Power mirrors ............................. 95
Powerpoint ................................ 146
Power steering .......................... 216
fluid, refill capacity ................ 317
fluid, specifications ................. 317
Power Windows ........................... 93
Privacy information .................. 354
Push button start system ......... 149
Q
Quick touch buttons ................. 426R
Radio .......................................... 123
AM/FM ..................................... 364
Single CD ................................ 123
Radio reception ......................... 121
Radio voice commands ............. 370
Rear heated seats ..................... 139
Rear view camera
display ................................ 186, 407
Rear window defroster ............. 125
Receiving a text message ......... 392
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints
for children .................................. 23
Relays ................................ 247–248
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ...................... 71
locking/unlocking doors ........... 68
opening the trunk ..................... 69
replacing the batteries ............. 57
Roadside assistance .................. 234
Route preferences .................... 422
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............ 40
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ......... 33, 36
Safety defects, reporting .......... 246
Safety information .................... 352
Safety restraints .............. 33–34, 36
Belt-Minder............................. 37
extension assembly .................. 36
for adults ............................. 33–34
for children ......................... 18, 23
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