
Protected components Fuse amp rating Fuse or relay number
Anti-lock brake system and electronic
stability program pump 40A** F7
Electronic stability program valve 30A** F8
Not used — F9
Heater blower motor 40A** F10
Body control module feed 30A** F11
Powertrain control module relay fuse 30A** F12
Starter relay 30A** F13
Rear power window (without door control
unit) 25A** F14
Front cigar lighter or power outlet 20A** F15
Front power window (without door control
unit) 25A** F16
Rear power outlet 20A** F17
Center power outlet 20A** F18
Anti-lock brake system and electronic
stability program 15 feed 5A* F19
Horn 15A* F20
Stop light switch 5A* F21
Battery monitor system 15A* F22
Relay coils 5A* F23
Light switch module 5A* F24
Power exterior mirror (without door control
unit) 10A* F25
Keep-alive power 5A* F26
Air conditioner clutch 15A* F27
Vehicle power - fuel injector (2.5L engine) 10A* F28
Rear window defroster 25A* F29
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Fuses

GENERAL INFORMATION
Notice to utility vehicle and truck
owners
WARNINGS
Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types
of vehicles. To reduce the risk of
serious injury or death from a rollover or
other crash you must avoid sharp turns and
abrupt maneuvers, drive at safe speeds for
the conditions, keep tires properly inflated,
never overload or improperly load your
vehicle, and make sure every passenger is
properly restrained.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to
die than a person wearing a seat belt.
All occupants must wear seat belts and
children/infants must use appropriate
restraints to minimize the risk of injury or
ejection.
Do not become overconfident in the
ability of four-wheel drive vehicles.
Although a four-wheel drive vehicle
may accelerate better than a two-wheel
drive vehicle in low traction situations, it
won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive
vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed.
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Utility vehicles and trucks handle
differently than passenger cars in the
various driving conditions that are
encountered on streets, highways and
off-road. Utility vehicles and trucks are not
designed for cornering at speeds as high
as passenger cars any more than low-slung
sports cars are designed to perform
satisfactorily under off-road conditions.
Study your owner's manual and any
supplements for specific information about
equipment features, instructions for safe
driving and additional precautions to
reduce the risk of an accident or serious
injury.
Four-wheel drive system (if
equipped)
WARNING
Do not become overconfident in the
ability of four-wheel drive vehicles.
Although a four-wheel drive vehicle
may accelerate better than a two-wheel
drive vehicle in low traction situations, it
won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive
vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed.
A vehicle equipped with four-wheel drive
(when selected) has the ability to use all
four wheels to power itself. This increases
traction which may enable you to safely
drive over terrain and road conditions that
a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle
cannot.
For four-wheel drive vehicles, a spare tire
of a different size other than the tire
provided should never be used. A dissimilar
spare tire size (other than the spare tire
provided) or major dissimilar tire sized
between the front and rear axles could
cause the four-wheel drive system to stop
functioning and default to front-wheel
drive.
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Wheels and Tires
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If a crash deploys an airbag (excluding
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pump shut-off, your SYNC-equipped
vehicle may be able to contact emergency
services by dialing 911 through a paired and
connected Bluetooth-enabled phone. You
can learn more about the 911 Assist
feature, visit www.SYNCMyRide.com,
www.SYNCMyRide.ca or
www.syncmaroute.ca.
See Supplementary Restraints System
(page 35). Important information about
airbag deployment is in this chapter.
See Roadside Emergencies (page 186).
Important information about the fuel pump
shut-off is in this chapter.
Setting 911 Assist On
1. Press the phone button to enter the
phone menu.
2. Scroll to select 911 Assist.
3. Press OK to confirm and enter the 911
Assist menu.
4. Scroll to select between On and Off.
5. Press OK when the desired option
appears in the radio display.Set On or
Set Off appears in the display as
confirmation.
Off selections include:
• Off with reminder: Provides a display
and voice reminder at phone
connection at vehicle start.
• Off without reminder: Provides a
display reminder only without a voice
reminder at phone connection.
To make sure that 911 Assist works
properly:
• SYNC must be powered and working
properly at the time of the incident and
throughout feature activation and use.
• The 911 Assist feature must be set on
before the incident.• You must pair and connect a
Bluetooth-enabled and compatible
cell phone to SYNC.
• A connected Bluetooth-enabled phone
must have the ability to make and
maintain an outgoing call at the time
of the incident.
• A connected Bluetooth-enabled phone
must have adequate network coverage,
battery power and signal strength.
• The vehicle must have battery power
and be located in the U.S., Canada or
in a territory in which 911 is the
emergency number.
In the Event of a Crash
Not all crashes will deploy an airbag or
activate the fuel pump shut-off (the
triggers for 911 Assist). If a connected cell
phone sustains damage or loses its
connection to SYNC during a crash, SYNC
will search for and try to connect to a
previously paired cell phone; SYNC will
then attempt to call the emergency
services.
Before making the call:
• SYNC provides a short window of time
(about 10 seconds) to cancel the call.
If you fail to cancel the call, SYNC
attempts to dial 911.
• SYNC says the following, or a similar
message: "SYNC will attempt to call
911, to cancel the call, press Cancel on
your screen or press and hold the
phone button on your steering wheel."
If you do not cancel the call, and SYNC
makes a successful call, a pre-recorded
message plays for the 911 operator, and
then the occupant(s) in your vehicle is able
to talk with the operator. Be prepared to
provide your name, phone number and
location immediately, because not all 911
systems are capable of receiving this
information electronically.
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If a crash deploys an airbag (excludes knee
airbags and rear inflatable safety belts [if
equipped]) or activates the fuel pump
shut-off, your SYNC-equipped vehicle may
be able to contact emergency services by
dialing 911 through a paired and connected
Bluetooth-enabled phone. You can learn
more about the 911 Assist feature, visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com,
www.SYNCMyRide.ca or
www.syncmaroute.ca.
See Supplementary Restraints System
(page 35). Important information
regarding airbag deployment is in this
chapter.
See Roadside Emergencies (page 186).
Important information regarding the fuel
pump shut-off is in this chapter.
Setting 911 Assist On
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If your vehicle is equipped with
Navigation, touch the i
(Information) button to access
these features. If your vehicle is not
equipped with Navigation, touch the corner
of the touchscreen with the green tab.
Touch Apps > 911 Assist, then select On.
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You can also access 911 Assist
by:
• Pressing the Settings icon > Settings
> Phone > 911 Assist, or
• Pressing the Settings icon > Help > 911
Assist.
To make sure that 911 Assist works
properly:
• SYNC must be powered and working
properly at the time of the incident and
throughout feature activation and use.
• The 911 Assist feature must be set on
prior to the incident.• You must pair and connect a
Bluetooth-enabled and compatible
phone to SYNC.
• A connected Bluetooth-enabled phone
must have the ability to make and
maintain an outgoing call at the time
of the incident.
• A connected Bluetooth-enabled phone
must have adequate network coverage,
battery power and signal strength.
• The vehicle must have battery power
and be located in the United States,
Canada or in a territory in which 911 is
the emergency number.
In the Event of a Crash
Not all crashes deploy an airbag or activate
the fuel pump shut-off (which would
trigger 911 Assist); however, SYNC tries to
contact emergency services if 911 Assist
triggers. If a connected phone sustains
damage or loses connection to SYNC,
SYNC searches for, and tries to connect
to, any available previously paired phone
and tries to make the call to 911.
Before making the call:
• SYNC provides a short window of time
(about 10 seconds) to cancel the call.
If you fail to cancel the call, SYNC
attempts to dial 911.
• SYNC says the following, or a similar
message: "SYNC will attempt to call
911, to cancel the call, press Cancel on
your screen or press and hold the
phone button on your steering wheel."
If you do not cancel the call, and SYNC
makes a successful call, a pre-recorded
message plays for the 911 operator, and
then the occupant(s) in your vehicle is able
to talk with the operator. Be prepared to
provide your name, phone number and
location immediately, because not all 911
systems are capable of receiving this
information electronically.
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SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)
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It is the only extended service plan backed
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peace of mind protection beyond the New
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Components
There are four Extended Service Plans with
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comprehensive coverage. With over
500 covered components, this plan is
so complete that we generally only
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4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical
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You take advantage of replacement
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Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,
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• Towing, flat-tire change and battery
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• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance
• Travel expense reimbursement for
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• Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle,
rental car coverage and emergency
transportation
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford
Extended Service Plan coverage expires,
you can transfer any remaining coverage
to the new owner. Whenever you sell your
vehicle, prospective buyers may have a
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was properly maintained with Ford ESP,
thereby improving resale value.
397
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)

Daytime Running Lamps.............................75Vehicles With Halogen Headlamps...............75
Vehicle With High Intensity Discharge
Headlamps.........................................................75
Digital Audio..................................................279HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting...........................................280
Direction Indicators........................................75
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36
Children and Airbags...........................................37
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment........................................................36
Driving Aids.....................................................160
Driving Hints...................................................183
Driving Through Water...............................184
DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps.........................75
E
Eco Mode.........................................................164Resetting Eco Mode..........................................164
Type 1......................................................................164
Type 2 and 3.........................................................164
Economical Driving......................................183
Emission Control System...........................132
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................133
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) Testing....................................................133
End User License Agreement..................382SYNC® End User License Agreement
(EULA)..............................................................382
Engine Block Heater....................................126Using the Engine Block Heater.......................127Engine Coolant Check.................................212Adding Engine Coolant.....................................212
Checking the Engine Coolant.........................212
Recycled Engine Coolant.................................214
Severe Climates..................................................214
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe
Cooling...............................................................214
Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................64Engine Oil Check............................................211Adding Engine Oil.................................................211
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System...............................................................212
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L
EcoBoost™...................................................211
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L
EcoBoost™/2.5L.........................................211
Engine Specifications.................................261
Drivebelt Routing................................................261Entertainment..............................................336A/V Inputs............................................................352
AM/FM Radio......................................................338
Bluetooth Audio..................................................351
Browsing Device Content...............................336
CD............................................................................347
SD Card Slot and USB Port...........................348
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If
Activated)........................................................343
Supported Media Players, Formats and
Metadata Information..................................351
Essential Towing Checks...........................179Before Towing a Trailer....................................180
Hitches....................................................................179
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal
Watercraft (PWC)........................................180
Safety Chains.......................................................179
Trailer Brakes........................................................179
Trailer Lamps........................................................179
When Towing a Trailer......................................180
Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors................................................79
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................80
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................79
Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................79
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors..........................80
Memory Mirrors....................................................80
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................79
F
Fastening the Safety Belts..........................27How to Extract Safety Belts in the Rear
Outboard Positions........................................29
Restraint of Pregnant Women.........................27
Safety Belt Extension Assembly....................29
Safety Belt Locking Modes...............................28
Floor Mats.......................................................184
Fog Lamps - Front
See: Front Fog Lamps.........................................75
417
Index

Ford Credit..........................................................11(U.S. Only).................................................................11Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP).......397SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............399
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).........................397
Four-Wheel Drive.........................................140Principle of Operation......................................140Front Fog Lamps.............................................75
Front Passenger Sensing System.............37
Fuel and Refueling.......................................128
Fuel Consumption........................................134
Calculating Fuel Economy..............................134
Filling the Tank.....................................................134
Fuel Filter.........................................................216
Fuel Quality.....................................................129
Choosing the Right Fuel...................................129
Octane Recommendations............................129
Fuel Shutoff....................................................187
Fuses.................................................................196
Fuse Specification Chart............................197
Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel...........203
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel.................................................................200
Power Distribution Box.....................................197
Pre-Fuse Box........................................................197
G
Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener............116Gauges...............................................................83Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............84
Fuel Gauge.............................................................84
Information Display.............................................83
General Information on Radio
Frequencies...................................................44
Intelligent Access.................................................44General Maintenance Information.......400Multi-Point Inspection.....................................402
Owner Checks and Services..........................401
Protecting Your Investment..........................400
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?........................400
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?....................................................400
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada..........................................................193
Getting the Services You Need...............190
Away From Home..............................................190
H
HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake.............................................146Hazard Warning Flashers...........................187
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................74
Head Restraints............................................109
Adjusting the Head Restraint..........................110Heated Seats...................................................115
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................107
Heated Exterior Mirror.......................................107
Heated Rear Window........................................107
HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................101Hill Start Assist..............................................138Using Hill Start Assist.......................................138Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..........................................................104
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................105
General Hints.......................................................104
Heating the Interior Quickly............................104
Maximum Cooling Performance in
Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................107
Recommended Settings for Cooling .........105
Recommended Settings for Heating..........105
Side Window Defogging in Cold
Weather............................................................106
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods
during Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................106
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes............................................................145
Hood Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........206
I
Ignition Switch...............................................123
In California (U.S. Only)..............................191
Information Display Control......................68
Multimedia Controls...........................................69Information Displays....................................88General Information...........................................88
418
Index

Safety Belts......................................................26Principle of Operation........................................26Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime..............................................................30
Conditions of operation.....................................30Safety Canopy™.............................................41
Safety Precautions.......................................128
Satellite Radio...............................................281
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN).................................................................282
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............282
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service..................282
Troubleshooting.................................................283
Scheduled Maintenance Record..........408
Scheduled Maintenance..........................400
Seats.................................................................109
Security..............................................................64
Settings............................................................327
Clock.......................................................................328
Display...................................................................328
Settings.................................................................329
Sound.....................................................................329
Vehicle...................................................................329
Side Airbags.....................................................40
Sitting in the Correct Position.................109
Snow Chains
See: Using Snow Chains.................................250Special Notices................................................12New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and
Utility Type Vehicles........................................12
Special Instructions..............................................12
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............12
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Maintenance..............................................406
Speed Control
See: Cruise Control............................................159Stability Control............................................148Principle of Operation.......................................148Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch............................................123
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................124Failure to Start.....................................................125
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................126
Important Ventilating Information...............126
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Moving................................................................126
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Stationary.........................................................125
Vehicles with an Ignition Key..........................124
Vehicles with Keyless Start.............................124
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........123General Information...........................................123Steering............................................................164Electric Power Steering....................................164Steering Wheel...............................................66
Storage Compartments.............................122
Sunroof
See: Moonroof........................................................81Sun Visors..........................................................81Illuminated Vanity Mirror....................................81Supplementary Restraints System.........35Principle of Operation.........................................35Symbols Glossary.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......301
911 Assist................................................................301
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions &
Information (TDI).........................................304
Vehicle Health Report......................................303
SYNC™...........................................................286General Information.........................................286SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................314
T
Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............261The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)........................192
Tire Care..........................................................236
Glossary of Tire Terminology.........................237
Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.............................................................236
Information Contained on the Tire
Sidewall............................................................238
Temperature A B C.............................................237
Traction AA A B C...............................................236
Treadwear............................................................236
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Index