•When stopped in congested or heavy traffic during hot weather, place
the gearshift in positionPto aid engine and transmission cooling and
to help air conditioning performance.
•Turn off the speed control with heavy loads or in hilly terrain. The
speed control may turn off automatically when you are towing on
long, steep grades.
•Shift to a lower gear when driving down a long or steep hill. Do not
apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become less
effective.
•If your transmission is equipped with a Grade Assist or Tow/Haul
feature, use this feature when towing. This provides engine braking
and helps eliminate excessive transmission shifting for optimum fuel
economy and transmission cooling.
•Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. Anticipate
stops and brake gradually.
•Avoid parking on a grade. However, if you must park on a grade:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from
traffic flow.
2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the automatic transmission in positionP.
4. Place wheel chocks in front and back of the trailer wheels.
(Chocks not included with vehicle.)
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Note:Disconnect the wiring to the trailerbeforebacking the trailer into
the water.
Note:Reconnect the wiring to the trailerafterremoving the trailer from
the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval:
•Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper.
•Do not allow waves to break higher than 6 inches (15 centimeters)
above the bottom edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components:
•Causing internal damage to the components.
•Affecting driveability, emissions, and reliability.
Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime the rear axle submerges in
water. Water may have contaminated the rear axle lubricant, which does
not normally require checking or changing unless it is leaking or other
axle repair is required.
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Engine fluid temperature management (EcoBoost engine only)
WARNING:To reduce the risk of collision and injury, be
prepared that the vehicle speed may reduce and the vehicle may
not be able to accelerate with full power until the fluid temperatures
reduce.
Your vehicle has been designed to pull a trailer, but because of the added
load, the vehicle’s engine may temporarily reach higher temperatures
during severe operating conditions such as ascending a long or steep
grade while pulling a trailer in hot ambient temperatures.
At this time, you may notice your engine coolant temperature gauge
needle move toward the H (hot) and the POWER REDUCED TO LOWER
TEMP message may appear on the message center.
You may notice a reduction in the vehicle’s speed caused by reduced
engine power. Your vehicle has been designed to enter this mode if
certain high temperature/high load conditions take place in order to
manage the engine’s fluid temperatures. The amount of speed reduction
will depend on the vehicle loading, towing, grade, ambient temperature,
and other factors. If this occurs, there is no need to pull off the road.
The vehicle can continue to be driven while this message is active.
The air conditioning may also cycle on and off during severe operating
conditions to protect overheating of the engine. When the engine coolant
temperature decreases to a more normal operating temperature, the air
conditioning will turn on once again.
If you notice any of the following:
•the engine coolant temperature gauge moves fully into the red (hot)
area
•the coolant temperature warning light illuminates
•the service engine soon indicator illuminates
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and place the vehicle in
P (Park).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
moves away from the H range. After several minutes, if this does not
happen, follow the remaining steps.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for it to cool before checking the coolant
level.
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WARNING:Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot.
4. If the coolant level is normal, you may restart your engine and
continue on.
5. If the coolant is low, add coolant, restart the engine and take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer. SeeAdding engine coolantin this
chapter for more information.
Refer to fail-safe cooling for additional information.
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The fail-safe distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load and
terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the engine coolant temperature gauge
will move to the red (hot) area and:
The coolant temperature warning light will illuminate.
The service engine soon indicator will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine
will completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be restarted. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Windshield washer
fluidFill as requiredMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
Concentrates with
Bitterant (US);
Premium Quality
Windshield Washer Fluid
(Canada)ZC-32-B2 (US);
CXC-37-(A, B, D, and F)
(Canada) /
WSB-M8B16-A2/--
Fuel tank (Front
Wheel Drive)18.3 gallons
(69.3L)——
Fuel tank
(All Wheel Drive)19.2 gallons
(72.7L)——
Air conditioning
refrigerant
11
2.0L EcoBoost
engine
1.06 lb (0.48kg)
(3.5L/3.7L engines)
1.27 lb (0.58kg)Motorcraft R-134a
RefrigerantYN-19 (US); CYN-16- R
(Canada) /
WSH-M17B19-A
Air conditioning
compressor oil
11
4.0 oz (118.3ml)Motorcraft PAG
Refrigerant Compressor
OilYN-12-D /
WSH-M1C231-B
1Ford recommends using Motorcraft (Ford) DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake
Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid
may cause degraded brake performance and not meet the Ford performance standards. Keep
brake fluid clean and dry. Contamination with dirt, water, petroleum products or other materials
may result in brake system damage and possible failure.
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
2The design of your engine allows for the use of Motorcraft engine oils or equivalent oils that
meet Ford specifications. It is also acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity
grade that meets API SN requirements and displays the API Certification Mark for gasoline
engines.3Do not use supplemental engine oil additives in your engine. They are unnecessary and could
lead to engine damage not covered by your Ford warranty.4Do not use API S category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the label also
displays the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of the engine and
emission systems.5Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.6Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity. Some applications may vary.7Engine coolant with trailer tow package - 11.9 quarts (11.3L)8Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size
and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be
set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range.9Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval.10See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.11See the warning below:
Warning:
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant R-134a under high pressure.
Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury. Only qualified personnel
should service the air conditioning refrigerant system.
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F.A/C:Touch to turn the air conditioning on or off.
•Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
•Engages automatically in MAX A/C, defrost and floor/defrost.
G.AUTO:Touch to engage automatic operation, then set the
temperature using the temperature control. The system automatically
controls:
•Fan speed
•Airflow distribution
•A/Conoroff
•Outside or recirculated air.
H.Rear defroster:Touch to turn the rear window defroster and heated
mirrors on.
I.Defrost:Touch to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. Touch
again to return to the previous airflow selection. When on, defrost:
•Provides outside air to reduce window fogging.
•Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister
vents.
J.Manual controls:Select any of the following airflow distribution
modes:
•Floor and Defrost:Distributes air through the windshield defroster
vents, demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents, and
provides outside air to reduce window fogging.
•Panel:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
•Panel and Floor:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents,
demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
•Floor:Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and
rear seat floor vents.
K.Driver settings:Depending on your vehicle and option package, you
may have the following features:
•Touch+or–to adjust the temperature.
•If your vehicle is equipped with heated seats, touch the heated seat
icon to control the heated seat. See theSeatschapter.
•If your vehicle is equipped with cooled seats, touch the cooled seat
icon to control the cooled seat. See theSeatschapter.
•Touch and holdMyTempto select a temperature you would like your
vehicle to remember and maintain for you.
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911 Assist™ ......................388, 466
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................192
Accessing and using your
USB port ....................................444
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call .............376
Accessing your calendar ..........465
Accessing your media menu
features ......................................401
Accessing your phone menu
features ......................................378
Accessory delay ..........................98
Active call menu options .........376
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........205
Adding (pairing) a phone ........452
Advanced menu options ...386, 408
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) ..............................386
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................46
and child safety seats ..............47
description ................................46
disposal ......................................57
driver airbag ..............................46
passenger airbag .......................46
side airbag ...........................46, 52
Air cleaner filter .......288–289, 340
Air conditioning ........................131
manual heating and air
conditioning system ...............131
Air filter, cabin ..........................141All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................185
Ambient mood/lighting .............472
AM/FM .......................................432
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................275
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................192
Anti-theft system ..................81, 84
arming the system ..............81, 84
disarming a triggered system...84
AppLink™ .................................396
Armrests ....................................154
Audio system
Single CD ................351, 356–357
Audio system
(see Radio) ................351, 356–357
Automatic transmission ............179
fluid, adding ....................280, 283
fluid, checking ................280, 283
fluid, refill capacities ..............336
fluid, specification ..................336
Selectshift (SST) ....................181
Auxiliary Input Jack .................441
Auxiliary input jack
(Line in) ....................................365
Auxiliary powerpoint ................160
A/V inputs ..........................366, 449
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........336
B
Battery .......................................284
acid, treating emergencies .....284
jumping a disabled battery ....249
maintenance-free ....................284
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replacement, specifications ...340
servicing ..................................284
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................214
Booster seats ...............................22
Brakes ........................................192
anti-lock ...................................192
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................192
brake warning light ................192
fluid, checking and adding ....283
fluid, refill capacities ..............336
fluid, specifications .................336
lubricant specifications ..........336
parking ....................................193
shift interlock ..........................183
trailer .......................................238
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....336
Cargo management system ......225
Cargo net ...................................224
CD ..............................351, 356–357
CD player ..........................349, 443
CD voice commands .................444
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing a tire .........................328
Child safety restraints ..........28, 30
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....30
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................36
LATCH .......................................28
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................22
Cleaning the touchscreen ........421Cleaning your vehicle ...............296
engine compartment ..............298
instrument panel ....................300
interior .....................................300
plastic parts ............................297
washing ....................................296
waxing .....................................298
wheels ......................................302
wiper blades ............................299
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ..........131
Climate voice commands .........484
Clock ..................................351, 470
Collision Warning System .........219
Compass Display .......................115
Console ......................................161
overhead ..................................161
Coolant ......................................275
checking and adding ..............275
refill capacities ........................336
specifications ..........................336
Cross Traffic Alert ....................214
Cruise control ...........................204
Customer Assistance ................246
Ford Extended Service Plan...346
Getting roadside assistance ...246
Getting the service
you need .................................252
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................258
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................256
D
Defrost ...............131–132, 134, 136
rear window ............................140
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