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CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS
Note:Do not use chrome cleaner, metal cleaner or polish on wheels and
wheel covers.
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint
finish. In order to maintain their condition:
•Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner. Use a sponge to
remove heavy deposits of dirt and brake dust accumulation. Rinse
thoroughly with a strong stream of water when you have completed
the cleaning process.
•To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.
•Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or
covers.
•Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your
wheel rims or covers.
•Industrial-strength (heavy-duty) cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, in
combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt, could
wear away the clearcoat finish over time.
•Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel
cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent.
•If you intend parking your vehicle for an extended period after
cleaning the wheels with a wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle for a few
minutes before doing so. This will reduce the risk of increased
corrosion of the brake discs.
•If you intend parking your vehicle for an extended period after
cleaning the wheels with a wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle for a few
minutes before doing so. This will reduce the risk of increased
corrosion of the brake discs.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of time
(30 days or more), read the following maintenance recommendations to
make sure your vehicle stays in good operating condition.
All motor vehicles and their components were engineered and tested for
reliable, regular driving. Long-term storage under various conditions may
lead to component degradation or failure unless specific precautions are
taken to preserve the components.
General
•Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated place.
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•Protect from sunlight, if possible.
•If vehicles are stored outside, they require regular maintenance to
protect against rust and damage.
Body
•Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing and underside of front fenders.
•Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations.
•Touch up raw or primed metal to prevent rust.
•Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thick coat of auto wax
to prevent discoloration. Re-wax as necessary when the vehicle is
washed.
•Lubricate hood latch, all door latches and trunk lid hinges with a light
grade oil.
•Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
•Keep all rubber parts free from oil and solvents.
Engine
•The engine oil and filter should be changed prior to storage, as used
engine oil contains contaminates that may cause engine damage.
•Start the engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle until it reaches normal
operating temperature.
•With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears while the
engine is running.
Fuel system
•Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel until the first automatic shutoff
of the fuel pump nozzle.
Note:During extended periods of vehicle storage (30 days or more),
fuel may deteriorate due to oxidation. Add a quality gas stabilizer
product to the vehicle fuel system whenever actual or expected storage
periods exceed 30 days. Follow the instructions on the additive label.
The vehicle should then be operated at idle speed to circulate the
additive throughout the fuel system.
Cooling system
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing vehicle from storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm there are no cooling system leaks, and fluid is at the
recommended level.
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WARNING:Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to
avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the
wheel.
WARNING:Always use the jack provided as original equipment
with your vehicle. If using a jack other than the one provided as
original equipment with your vehicle, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight, including any vehicle cargo or
modifications.
Note:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is
being jacked.
Note:If the third-row seat is stowed in the floor, you will need to
unstow it (raised position) to access the spare tire and jack. SeeRear
Seatsin theSeatschapter for this procedure.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake and activate the hazard
flashers.
2. Place the transmission selector lever in positionPand turn the engine
off.
3. Turn the two knobs on the floor
filler counterclockwise, then remove
the floor filler and carpeted floor
panel located in the rear of the
vehicle.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 3.5L V6 engine3.5L V6
EcoBoost
engine2.0L EcoBoost
engine
Cubic inches 213 214 122
Required fuelMinimum
87 octaneMinimum
87 octaneMinimum
87 octane
Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6 1–4–2–5–3–6 1-3-4-2
Ignition
systemEDIS Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug
gap0.049-0.053 in.
(1.25-1.35 mm)0.033–0.037 in.
(0.84–0.94 mm)0.027–0.031 in.
(0.70–0 .80 mm)
Compression
ratio10.8:1 10.0:1 9.3:1
Engine Drivebelt Routing
3.5L / 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engines
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2.0L EcoBoost engine (if equipped with drivebelt routing 1)
2.0L EcoBoost engine (if equipped with drivebelt routing 2)
A. Long drivebelt on the first pulley groove closer to the engine
B. Short drivebelt on the second pulley groove farther from the engine
A
B
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number / Ford
specification
Brake fluid
1
Between MIN and
MAX on reservoirMotorcraft DOT 4 LV
High Performance
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-20 /
WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO
4925 Class 6
Hinges, latches, striker
plates and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler door
hinge and spring—Multi-Purpose Grease
(Lithium grease)Motorcraft XL-5 (aersol)
and/or CRC SL3151ESB /
ESB-M1C93-B
Door weatherstrips —Silicone Spray
LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft
Penetrating and Lock
LubricantXL-1 /
None
Engine oil (3.5L V6) 6.0 quarts (5.7L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Motor OilWSS-M2C945-A
2
Engine oil (3.5L V6
EcoBoost)6.0 quarts (5.7L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
Motor OilWSS-M2C946 -A
2
Engine oil (2.0L
EcoBoost)5.7 quarts (5.4L) Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
Motor OilWSS-M2C946 -A
2
Power Transfer Unit
(PTU) fluid (All Wheel
Drive)18 ounces (0.53L)Motorcraft® SAE
75W-140 Synthetic
Rear Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
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Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number / Ford
specification
Engine coolant (3.5L V6)3
12.2 quarts
(11.5L)
M otorcraft® Orange
Antifreeze/Coolant
PredilutedVC-3DIL-B (US)
CVC-3DIL-B (Canada) /
WSS-M97B44-D2 Engine coolant (3.5L V6
EcoBoost)
3
11.4 quarts
(10.8L)
Engine coolant (2.0L
EcoBoost)
3
11.6 quarts
(11.0L)
6F50 Automatic
transmission fluid
4,5
10.8 quarts
(10.3L)
Motorcraft
MERCON LV ATFXT-10-QLV /
MERCON LV 6F55 Automatic
transmission fluid
4,5
1 1.6 quarts
(11.0L)
6F35 Automatic
transmission fluid
4,5
9.0 quarts (8.5L)
Rear axle fluid 2.4 pints (1.15L)Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Windshield washer fluid Fill as requiredMotorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
Concentrate (US)
Premium Quality
Windshield Washer
Fluid (Canada)ZC-32-A1 or ZC-32-B1
(US)
CXC-37-(A, B, D, and F)
(Canada) /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank18.6 gallons
(70.4L)——
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Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number / Ford
specification
A/C Refrigerant (Without
auxiliary A/C)6
2.0L & 3.5L GTDI
2.93 pounds
(1.33 kg).
3.5L TiVCT
2.56 pounds
(1.16 kg).Motorcraft R134a
RefrigerantYN-19 (US), CYN-16-R
(Canada) /
WSH-M17B19-A
A/C Refrigerant
Compressor Oil
6
2.0L & 3.5L GTDI
7.2 fluid ounces
(215 mL)
3.5L TiVCT
9.2 fluid ounces
(275 mL)Motorcraft PAG
Refrigerant
Compressor OilYN-12-D /
WSH-M1C231-B.
1Use only Motorcraft DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting
WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may
cause brake system damage.2Your engine has been designed to use engine oil that meets Ford specification. It is also
acceptable to use an engine oil of recommended viscosity grade that displays the API
Certification Mark for gasoline engines.
Do not use API S category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the label also
display the API certification mark. These oils do not meet requirements of your vehicle’’s engine
and emissions system.3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
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