Lighting
Lighting Control..............................................65
Autolamps........................................................65
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................66
Daytime Running Lamps............................66
Front Fog Lamps............................................67
Direction Indicators........................................67
Interior Lamps.................................................67
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................69
Global Opening...............................................70
Exterior Mirrors................................................70
Interior Mirror....................................................72
Sun Visors..........................................................73
Moonroof...........................................................73
Instrument Cluster
Gauges................................................................75
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................77
Audible Warnings and Indicators............80
Information Displays
General Information.......................................81
Information Messages..................................92
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control............................103
Automatic Climate Control......................104
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate.........................................................105
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................106
Remote Start.................................................106
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position.................108
Head Restraints............................................108
Manual Seats..................................................110
Power Seats......................................................111
Memory Function............................................111
Rear Seats........................................................112
Heated Seats...................................................115
Ventilated Seats............................................116
Front Seat Armrest........................................117
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................118
Universal Garage DoorOpener
Universal Garage Door Opener................119
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................127
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................129
Overhead Console........................................129
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information....................................130
Ignition Switch...............................................130
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................131
Engine Block Heater.....................................132
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................134
Fuel Quality.....................................................135
Running Out of Fuel....................................136
Refueling..........................................................136
Fuel Consumption........................................138
Emission Control System..........................139
Transmission
Automatic Transmission............................142
Power Take-Off.............................................148
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................149
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Fuse Specification Chart............................215
Maintenance
General Information....................................223
Opening and Closing the Hood..............223
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................224
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L...................225
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................226
Engine Oil Check..........................................226
Engine Coolant Check................................227
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck.............................................................231
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................234
Brake Fluid Check........................................234
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................234
Washer Fluid Check....................................235
Fuel Filter........................................................235
Changing the 12V Battery.........................235
Checking the Wiper Blades......................237
Changing the Wiper Blades......................237
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................238
Removing a Headlamp..............................239
Changing a Bulb............................................241
Bulb Specification Chart...........................243
Changing the Engine Air Filter................245
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................247
Cleaning Products.......................................247
Cleaning the Exterior..................................247
Waxing.............................................................248
Cleaning the Engine...................................248
Cleaning the Exhaust.................................249
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................249
Cleaning the Interior...................................250
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................250
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................251
Repairing Minor Paint Damage................251
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................251
Vehicle Storage.............................................252
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................254
Tire Care..........................................................256
Using Snow Chains......................................273
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........273
Changing a Road Wheel............................279
Technical Specifications..........................290
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications................................292
Motorcraft Parts...........................................293
Vehicle Identification Number................294
Vehicle Certification Label.......................294
Transmission Code Designation............295
Technical Specifications..........................296
Audio System
General Information....................................301
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM......302
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC............................................................303
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD.................................................................305
Digital Radio..................................................306
Satellite Radio..............................................309
Audio Input Jack.............................................311
USB Port...........................................................312
Media Hub.......................................................312
SYNC™
General Information....................................313
Using Voice Recognition............................315
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............317
SYNC™ Applications and Services......328
Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer...........................................................335
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Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten safety belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
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Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle arecapable of collecting and storingdiagnostic information about your vehicle.This potentially includes information aboutthe performance or status of varioussystems and modules in the vehicle, suchas engine, throttle, steering or brakesystems. In order to properly diagnose andservice your vehicle, Ford Motor Company,Ford of Canada, and service and repairfacilities may access or share among themvehicle diagnostic information receivedthrough a direct connection to your vehiclewhen diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.Additionally, when your vehicle is in forservice or repair, Ford Motor Company,Ford of Canada, and service and repairfacilities may access or share among themdata for vehicle improvement purposes.For U.S. only (if equipped), if you chooseto use the SYNC Vehicle Health Report,you consent that certain diagnosticinformation may also be accessedelectronically by Ford Motor Company andFord authorized service facilities, and thatthe diagnostic information may be usedfor any purpose. See SYNC™ (page 313).
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Note:Including to the extent that anylaw pertaining to Event Data Recordersapplies to SYNC or its features, pleasenote the following: Once 911 Assist (ifequipped) is enabled (set ON), 911 Assistmay, through any paired and connectedcell phone, disclose to emergencyservices that the vehicle has been in acrash involving the deployment of anairbag or, in certain vehicles, theactivation of the fuel pump shut-off.Certain versions or updates to 911 Assistmay also be capable of being used toelectronically or verbally provide to 911operators the vehicle location (such aslatitude and longitude), and/or otherdetails about the vehicle or crash orpersonal information about theoccupants to assist 911 operators toprovide the most appropriate emergencyservices. If you do not want to disclosethis information, do not activate the 911Assist feature. See SYNC™ (page 313).
Additionally, when you connect toTraffic, Directions and Information (ifequipped, U.S. only), the service usesGPS technology and advanced vehiclesensors to collect the vehicle’s currentlocation, travel direction, and speed(“vehicle travel information”), only tohelp provide you with the directions,traffic reports, or business searchesthat you request. If you do not wantFord or its vendors to receive thisinformation, do not activate theservice. Ford Motor Company and thevendors it uses to provide you with thisinformation do not store your vehicletravel information. For moreinformation, see Traffic, Directions andInformation, Terms and Conditions.See SYNC™ (page 313).
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Some constituents of engineexhaust, certain vehicle components,certain fluids contained in vehiclesand certain products of component wearcontain or emit chemicals known to theState of California to cause cancer andbirth defects or other reproductive harm.
PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle suchas airbag modules, safety beltpretensioners and remote control batteriesmay contain perchlorate material. Specialhandling may apply for service or vehicleend of life disposal. For more informationvisit:
Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
FORD CREDIT
(U.S. Only)
Ford Credit offers a full range of financingand lease plans to help you acquire yourvehicle. If you have financed or leased yourvehicle through Ford Credit, thank you foryour business.
For your convenience we offer a numberof ways to contact us, as well as helpmanage your account.
Phone: 1-800-727-7000
For more information regarding Ford Credit,as well as access Account Manager, pleasego to www.fordcredit.com.
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Using your Vehicle as anAmbulance
If your light truck is equipped with the FordAmbulance Preparation Package, it maybe utilized as an ambulance. Ford urgesambulance manufacturers to follow therecommendations of the Ford IncompleteVehicle Manual, Ford Truck Body Builder’sLayout Book and the Qualified VehicleModifiers (QVM) Guidelines as well aspertinent supplements. For additionalinformation, please contact the Truck BodyBuilders Advisory Service athttp://www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/and then by selecting Contact Us or byphone at 1–877–840–4338.
Use of your Ford light truck as anambulance, without the Ford AmbulancePreparation Package voids the Ford NewVehicle Limited Warranty and may voidthe emissions warranties. In addition,ambulance usage without the preparationpackage could cause high underbodytemperatures, overpressurized fuel and arisk of spraying fuel which could lead tofires.
If your vehicle is equipped with the FordAmbulance Preparation Package, it will beindicated on the Safety ComplianceCertification Label. The label is located onthe driver’s side door pillar or on the rearedge of the driver’s door. You candetermine whether the ambulancemanufacturer followed Ford’srecommendations by directly contactingthat manufacturer. Ford AmbulancePreparation Package is only available oncertain Diesel engine equipped vehicles.
Using your Vehicle as a StationaryPower Source
Information and guidelines for operating avehicle equipped with an aftermarketpower take-off system can be found in thisOwner's Manual. See Power Take-Off(page 148).
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
Using mobile communications equipmentis becoming increasingly important in theconduct of business and personal affairs.However, you must not compromise yourown or others’ safety when using suchequipment. Mobile communications canenhance personal safety and security whenappropriately used, particularly inemergency situations. Safety must beparamount when using mobilecommunications equipment to avoidnegating these benefits. Mobilecommunication equipment includes, butis not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,portable email devices, text messagingdevices and portable two-way radios.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS
For your particular global region, yourvehicle may be equipped with features andoptions that are different from the featuresand options that are described in thisOwner’s Manual. A market uniquesupplement may be supplied thatcomplements this book. By referring to themarket unique supplement, if provided,you can properly identify those features,recommendations and specifications that
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Then...If...
The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.The driver's safety belt is buckled beforethe ignition switch is turned to the on posi-tion or less than 1-2 minutes have elapsedsince the ignition switch has been turnedto on...
The Belt-Minder feature is activated - thesafety belt warning light illuminates andthe warning chime sounds for six secondsevery 25 seconds, repeating for about fiveminutes or until the safety belts arebuckled.
The driver's safety belt is not buckled whenthe vehicle has reached at least 6 mph (9.7km/h) and 1-2 minutes have elapsed sincethe ignition switch has been turned to on...
The Belt-Minder feature is activated - thesafety belt warning light illuminates andthe warning chime sounds for six secondsevery 25 seconds, repeating for about fiveminutes or until the safety belts arebuckled.
The driver's safety belt becomes unbuckledfor about one minute while the vehicle istraveling at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) andmore than 1-2 minutes have elapsed sincethe ignition switch has been turned to on...
Deactivating and Activating theBelt-Minder Feature (Driver Only)
WARNING
While the system allows you todeactivate it, this system is designedto improve your chances of beingsafely belted and surviving an accident.We recommend you leave the systemactivated for yourself and others who mayuse the vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury,do not deactivate or activate the systemwhile driving the vehicle.
Note:If you are using MyKey, you cannotdisable the Belt-Minder. Also, if theBelt-Minder has been previously disabled,it will be re-enabled during the use ofMyKey. See MyKey™ (page 50).
Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly beforeproceeding with the programmingprocedure.
Deactivate or activate the system byperforming the following procedure:
Before following the procedure, make surethat:
•The parking brake is set.
•The transmission is in park (P).
•The ignition is off.
•All vehicle doors are closed.
•The driver's safety belt is unbuckled.
1. Turn the ignition on. Do not start theengine.
2. Wait until the safety belt warning lightturns off (about one minute). Step 3must be completed within 30 secondsafter the safety belt warning light turnsoff.
3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety beltthree times at a moderate speed,ending with the safety belt in theunbuckled state. After Step 3, thesafety belt warning light will turn on.
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Sounding a Panic Alarm
Note:The panic alarm will only operatewhen the ignition is off.
Press the button to activate thealarm. Press the button again orturn the ignition on to deactivateit.
Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not useremote start if your vehicle is parkedindoors or areas that are not wellventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your vehicleis low on fuel.
The remote start button is on thetransmitter.
This feature allows you to start yourvehicle from outside the vehicle. Thetransmitter has an extended operatingrange.
Vehicles with automatic climate controlcan be set to operate when you remotestart the vehicle. See Climate Control(page 103). A manual climate controlsystem will run at the setting it was set towhen you switch the vehicle off.
Many states and provinces haverestrictions for the use of remote start.Check your local and state or provinciallaws for specific requirements regardingremote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
•the ignition is on
•the alarm system is triggered
•you disable the feature
•the hood is open
•the transmission is not in P
•the vehicle battery voltage is too low
•the service engine soon indicator is on.
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note:You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other. Your vehiclewill not remote start and the horn will notsound if you do not follow this sequence.
The label on your transmitter details thestarting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all thedoors.
2. Press the remote start button twice.The exterior lamps will flash twice.
The horn will sound if the system fails tostart.
Note:If you remote start your vehicle withan integrated keyhead transmitter, you mustswitch the ignition on before driving yourvehicle. If you remote start your vehicle withan intelligent access transmitter, you mustpress the START/STOP button on theinstrument panel once while applying thebrake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows will not work duringthe remote start and the radio will not turnon automatically.
The parking lamps will remain on and thevehicle will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes,depending on the setting.
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