GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of
authorized dealers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. We believe that their specially
trained technicians are best qualified to
service your vehicle properly and expertly.
They are supported by a wide range of
highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
To help you service your vehicle, we
provide scheduled maintenance
information which makes tracking routine
service easy. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 518).
If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which
parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Precautions
• Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in
moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed space,
unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other burning
material (such as cigarettes) away
from the battery and all fuel related
parts. Working with the Engine Off
1.
Set the parking brake and shift to park
(P).
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the Engine On WARNING
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage
and/or personal burn injuries, do not
start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the
engine is running. 1.
Set the parking brake and shift to park
(P).
2. Block the wheels
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the left hand side
of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of your vehicle and
locate the secondary release lever
under the front of the hood near the
center of your vehicle.
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3. Raise the hood until the lift cylinders
hold it open.
4. To close, lower the hood and make sure that it is closed properly and fully
latched.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.7L ECOBOOST™
2.7L EcoBoost Power distribution box. See Fuses (page 288).
A.
Battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 308).
B.
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 302).
C.
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is in park (P).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine
oil level dipstick. See Under Hood
Overview (page 300). 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the
dipstick fully, then remove it again.
•If the oil level is between the lower
and upper holes, the oil level is
acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL.
• If the oil level is below the lower
hole, add enough oil to raise the
level within the lower and upper
holes.
• Oil levels above the upper hole may
cause engine damage. Some oil
must be removed from the engine
by an authorized dealer.
7. Put the oil level dipstick back into the oil dipstick tube and ensure it is fully
seated.
Adding Engine Oil
Note: Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Note: Do not remove the engine oil level
dipstick when the engine is running.
Note: Do not add oil further than the MAX
mark. Oil levels above the MAX mark may
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2. Press the wiper blade locking button
(A) and separate the wiper blade from
the wiper arm.
3. Install in the reverse order.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place. Lower the wiper arm and blade
back on the windshield.
Replace wiper blades at least once per
year for optimum performance.
You can improve poor wiper quality by
cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle are
properly aimed at the assembly plant. If
your vehicle has been in an accident,
contact an authorized dealer to check and
realign your headlamps. Headlamp Aiming Target 8 feet (2.4 meters).
A
Center height of lamp to ground.
B
25 feet (7.6 meters).
C
Horizontal reference line.
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment
1. Park your vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)
away.
2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp (indicated by a 3.0
millimeter circle on the lens) to the
ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter)
horizontal reference line on the vertical
wall or screen at this height (a piece of
masking tape works well).
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps to
illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood. Cover one of the headlamps
so no light hits the wall.
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1. Make sure the headlamps are off.
2.
For the high beam and low beam bulbs,
remove the rubber cap to access the
bulbs.
3. Remove the bulb holder from the lamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise and pulling it straight
out.
4. Disconnect the bulb from the electrical
connector.
5. Install the new bulb in reverse order. Replacing Side Marker Bulb 1. Make sure the headlamps are off.
2. With the hood open, locate the side
marker on the top of the headlamp
assembly.
3. Remove the bulb holder from the lamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise and pulling it straight
out.
4. Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped) 1. Make sure the fog lamps are off.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector
from the fog lamp bulb.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the fog lamp.
4. Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Automatic Transmission............................176
Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 179
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 181
Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6– Speed Automatic Transmission.........176
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic ™ transmission......................... 178
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.............................................................307
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................166 Disabling Auto StartStop................................. 167
Enabling Auto StartStop................................. 166
Autowipers........................................................81
Auxiliary Power Points................................156 110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC Power
Outlet................................................................. 156
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 156
Locations............................................................... 156
B
Blind Spot Information System
..............225
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ™)
with Cross Traffic Alert................................ 225
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........297
Booster Seats
...................................................31
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 32
Brake Fluid Check
.......................................308
Brakes...............................................................192 General Information.......................................... 192
Breaking-In......................................................272
Bulb Specification Chart...........................316
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California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................363
Specifications..................................................... 364
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L.................................................................372
Specifications...................................................... 373
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................367
Specifications..................................................... 368Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L 32V
Ti-VCT...........................................................376
Specifications...................................................... 377
Capacities and Specifications................359
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 319
Center Console
..............................................158
........................................................................\
........... 159
Changing a Bulb
............................................312
Accessing the Halogen High Beam, Low
Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs................................................................... 313
Lamp Assembly Condensation..................... 312
Replacing Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs............................ 315
Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs......................................... 315
Replacing Exterior Mounted Mirror Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs................................... 316
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................. 314
Replacing LED Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs.........315
Replacing LED Cargo Lamp, Spot Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs...............316
Replacing LED Direction Indicator and Side Marker Bulbs.................................................... 315
Replacing LED Headlamp Bulbs................... 315
Replacing Side Marker Bulb........................... 314
Replacing the Halogen High Beam, Low Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs................................................................... 313
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb..................................................................... 316
Changing a Fuse..........................................296 Fuses...................................................................... 296
Changing a Road Wheel...........................350 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 350
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools..........351
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 352
Changing the 12V Battery........................308 Battery Management System (If
Equipped)........................................................ 310
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................318
Changing the Wiper Blades......................310
Checking MyKey System Status...............63
Checking the Wiper Blades......................310
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Fuel Quality....................................................169
Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel
Vehicle (If Equipped)................................... 169
Choosing the Right Fuel Without a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)................................... 169
Octane Recommendations............................ 169
Fuel Shutoff...................................................278
Fuses................................................................288
Fuse Specification Chart..........................288 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel.................................................................. 293
Power Distribution Box................................... 288
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Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............151
Gauges................................................................97 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............99
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 99
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 99
Information Display........................................... 100
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................ 100
Type 1 and 2............................................................ 97
Type 3....................................................................... 98
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................55
Intelligent Access................................................. 55
General Maintenance Information........518 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 520
Owner Checks and Services........................... 519
Protecting Your Investment............................ 518
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 518
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 518
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................285
Getting the Services You Need...............282 Away From Home.............................................. 282
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 192
Hazard Warning Flashers
..........................278
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control................... 200Head Restraints
..............................................141
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 142
Heated Seats..................................................147 Rear Heated Seats............................................. 148
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................139 Heated Exterior Mirror....................................... 139
Heated Rear Window........................................ 139
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 133
Hill Start Assist
..............................................195
Switching the System On and Off...............196
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 196
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................137
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 138
General Hints........................................................ 137
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 137
Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........138
Recommended Settings for Heating..........138
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................. 139
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................192
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........297
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Ignition Switch
..............................................160
In California (U.S. Only)............................283
Information Display Control.......................79
Information Displays
...................................105
General Information.......................................... 105
Information....................................................478 911 Assist.............................................................. 484
Alerts...................................................................... 484
Calendar............................................................... 484
Sirius Travel Link................................................. 481
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 478
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................... 486
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Keys and Remote Controls.........................55
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Lane Keeping System..................................221
Switching the System On and Off...............222
Lighting Control..............................................83
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 83
High Beams............................................................ 83
Lighting..............................................................83
Load Carrying
................................................233
Load Limit.......................................................233
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 240
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 233
Locking and Unlocking................................66 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 67
Autolock and Autounlock................................. 68
Battery Saver......................................................... 68
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 68
Power Door Locks................................................ 66
Remote Control.................................................... 66
Smart Unlock......................................................... 67
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 67
Locks...................................................................66
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 350
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Maintenance..................................................297 General Information.......................................... 297
Manual Climate Control.............................133
Manual Seats
.................................................143
Manual Lumbar .................................................. 144
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 143
Recline Adjustment........................................... 143
Media Hub
......................................................398
Memory Function.........................................146
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 146
Message Center See: Information Displays............................... 105Mirrors
See: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............139
See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 90
Mobile Communications Equipment
.......12
Moonroof..........................................................95 Bounce-Back......................................................... 96
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............95
Motorcraft Parts..........................................360
MyFord Touch ™
...........................................438
General Information......................................... 438
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................64
MyKey ™
..............................................................61
Principle of Operation......................................... 61
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Navigation.....................................................490 cityseekr................................................................ 492
Map Mode............................................................ 494
Navigation Map Updates................................ 497
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 497
Point of Interest (POI) Categories...............491
Quick-touch Buttons....................................... 496
Setting a Destination........................................ 491
Setting Your Navigation Preferences.........493
Normal Scheduled Maintenance............521 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor.............................. 521
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 522
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Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 302
Opening and Closing the Hood
..............297
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................286
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........286
Overhead Console.......................................159
P
Parking Aid
.....................................................202
Rear Sensing System....................................... 202
Parking Aids...................................................202
Parking Brake.................................................192
Passive Anti-Theft System..........................71 SecuriLock ™............................................................ 71
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