2014 FORD FLEX engine

Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
Engine oil
5
6.0 quarts (5.7L)
(3.5L V6 engine)Motorcraft™ SAE 5W-20
Motor Oil or equivalent
4
WSS-M2C945-A
6.0 quarts (5.7L)
(3.5L V6 EcoBoost
engine)•Motorcraft™ SAE
5W-30
Motor Oil or equivalent
4
WSS-M2C946-A
Engine coolant
6
3.5L engine
13.2 quarts
(12.5L)
Motorcra ft™ Orange
Antifreeze/Coolant
Prediluted•VC-3DIL-B (US)
•CVC-3DIL-B (Canada) /
WSS-M97B44-D2 3.5L V6 EcoBoost
engine
13.7 quarts
(13.0L)
Fuel tank18.6 gallons
(70.4L)——
Windshield washer fluid Fill as requiredMotorcraft™ Premium
Windshield Washer
Concentrate (US)
Premium Quality
Windshield Washer Fluid
(Canada)ZC-32-A (US)
CXC-37-(A, B, D, and F)
(Canada) /
WSB-M8B16-A2/- -
A/C Refrigerant and OIl
Capacity
7
3.5L GTDI
39 oz (1.15 L)
3.5LTiVCT
37 oz (1.09 L)Motorcraft R134A
RefrigerantYN-19 (US), CYN16–R
(Canada)
WSH-M17B19–A
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Items CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number /
Ford Specification
A/C Refrigerant
Compressor Oil
8
3.5L GTDI
7.9 oz (0.23 L)
3.5LTiVCT
8.9 oz (0.26 L)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.2Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.3Automatic transmissions that require MERCON™ LV should only use MERCON™ LV fluid. Refer
toscheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any
fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.4See your authorized dealer for fluid level checking or filling.5Your engine has been designed to use engine oil that meets Ford specification or an equivalent
engine oil of the recommended viscosity grade that displays the API Certification Mark for
gasoline engines.6Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.7Warning: The A/C refrigerant system contains refrigerant R134A under high pressure. Opening
the A/C refrigerant system can cause personal injury. A/C refrigerant system is to be serviced
only by qualified personnel.
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MOTORCRAFT™ PART NUMBERS
Component 3.5L V6 Engine 3.5L V6 EcoBoost
Engine
Engine air filter
elementFA-1884 FA-1884
Battery BXT-65-650 BXT-65-750
Oil filter FL-500-S FL-500-S
Spark Plugs
1SP-520 SP-528
Cabin air filter FP68 FP68
Seat air filter FS-104 FS-104
Windshield wiper
bladeWW-2401-PF (driver side)
WW-2201-PF (passenger side)
WW-1201-PF (rear)
1Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for changing the spark plugs.
Note:Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or equivalent
replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage
to the engine if such spark plugs are not used.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver’s side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
A. World manufacturer identifier
B. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
Devices and their location
C. Make, vehicle line, series, body
type
D. Engine type
E. Check digit
F. Model year
G. Assembly plant
H. Production sequence number.
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance Certification
Label be affixed to a vehicle and
prescribe where the Safety
Compliance Certification Label may be
located. The Safety Compliance
Certification Label shall be affixed to
either the door hinge pillar, the door
latch post, or the edge of the door
near the door latch, next to the
driver’s seating position.
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Peace of mind
•Remote start•Wheel locks
•Locking fuel plug for capless fuel
systems•Vehicle security
•Full vehicle covers*
•Bumper and hitch mounted parking sensors*
*Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are warranted by the accessory
manufacturer’s warranty. Ford Licensed Accessories are fully designed
and developed by the accessory manufacturer and have not been
designed or tested to Ford Motor Company engineering requirements.
Contact your Ford dealer for details regarding the manufacturer’s limited
warranty and/or a copy of the FLA product limited warranty offered by
the accessory manufacturer.
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for
specific weight information.
•The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms — that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
•To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock
braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the amateur radio antennas in the
area of the driver’s side hood.
•Any non-Ford custom electrical or electronic accessories or
components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or
the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability,
and may also adversely affect the performance of other electrical
systems in the vehicle.
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WARNING:For safety reasons, do not connect or adjust the
settings on your portable music player while your vehicle is
moving.
WARNING:Store the portable music player in a secure location,
such as the center console or the glove box, when your vehicle is
moving. Hard objects may become projectiles in a crash or sudden stop,
which may increase the risk of serious injury. The audio extension cable
must be long enough to allow the portable music player to be safely
stored while your vehicle is moving.
The auxiliary input jack allows you
to connect and play music from
your portable music player through
your vehicle speakers. You can use
any portable music player designed
for use with headphones. Your audio
extension cable must have male
18-inch (3.5 millimeter) connectors
at each end.
1. Switch off the engine, radio and portable music player. Set the
parking brake and put the transmission in positionP.
2. Plug the extension cable from the portable music player into the
auxiliary input jack.
3. Switch the radio on. Select either a tuned FM station or a CD.
4. Adjust the volume as desired.
5. Switch your portable music player on and adjust its volume to half its
maximum level.
6. PressAUXuntilLINEorLINE INappears in the display. You
should hear music from your device even if it is low.
7. Adjust the volume on your portable music player until it reaches the
volume level of the FM station or CD. Do this by switching back and
forth between the AUX and FM or CD controls.LINE IN
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WARNING:For safety reasons, do not connect or adjust the
settings on your portable music player while your vehicle is
moving.
WARNING:Store the portable music player in a secure location,
such as the center console or the glove box, when your vehicle is
in motion. Hard objects may become projectiles in a crash or sudden
stop, which may increase the risk of serious injury. The audio extension
cable must be long enough to allow the portable music player to be
safely stored while your vehicle is moving.
Your A/V inputs allow you to connect an
auxiliary audio/video source (such as a
gaming systems or a personal camcorder)
by connecting RCA cords (not included)
to these input jacks. The jacks are yellow,
red and white and are located either
behind a small access door on the
instrument panel or in your center console.
You can also use the A/V inputs as an auxiliary input jack to play music
from your portable music player over your vehicle’s speakers. Plug in
your 1/8 inch (3.5 millimeter) RCA adapter into the two left A/V input
jacks (red and white).
Press the lower left corner of the touchscreen, and then selectA/V In.
To use the auxiliary input jack feature, make sure that your portable
music player is designed for use with headphones and that it is fully
charged. You also need an audio extension cable with stereo male
1/8th-inch (3.5 millimeter) connectors at one end and a RCA jack at the
other.
1. Switch off the engine, radio and portable music player. Set the
parking brake and put the transmission in positionP.
2. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output
of your player and the other end into the adapter in one of the two
left A/V input jacks (white or red) inside the center console.
3. Press the lower left corner on the touchscreen. Select either a tuned
FM station or a CD (if there is a CD already loaded into the system).
4. Adjust the volume as desired.
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DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS:
•Speech Recognition:If the SOFTWARE includes speech recognition
component(s), you should understand that speech recognition is an
inherently statistical process and that recognition errors are inherent
in the process. Neither FORD MOTOR COMPANY nor its suppliers
shall be liable for any damages arising out of errors in the speech
recognition process.
•Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation and
Disassembly:You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or
disassemble nor permit others to reverse engineer, decompile or
disassemble the SOFTWARE, except and only to the extent that such
activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this
limitation.
•Limitations on Distributing, Copying, Modifying and Creating
Derivative Works:You may not distribute, copy, make modifications
to or create derivative works based on the SOFTWARE, except and
only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by
applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.
•Single EULA:The end user documentation for the DEVICE and
related systems and services may contain multiple EULAs, such as
multiple translations and/or multiple media versions (e.g., in the user
documentation and in the software). Even if you receive multiple
EULAs, you are licensed to use only one (1) copy of the SOFTWARE.
•SOFTWARE Transfer:
You may permanently transfer your rights
under this EULA only as part of a sale or transfer of the DEVICE,
provided you retain no copies, you transfer all of the SOFTWARE
(including all component parts, the media and printed materials, any
upgrades, and, if applicable, the Certificate(s) of Authenticity), and the
recipient agrees to the terms of this EULA. If the SOFTWARE is an
upgrade, any transfer must include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE.
•Termination:Without prejudice to any other rights, FORD MOTOR
COMPANY or MS may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with
the terms and conditions of this EULA.
•Security Updates/Digital Rights Management:Content owners use
the WMDRM technology included in your DEVICE to protect their
intellectual property, included copyrighted content. Portions of the
SOFTWARE on your DEVICE use WMDRM software to access
WMDRM-protected content. If the WMDRM software fails to protect
the content, content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the
SOFTWARE’s ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected
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