Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................277
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................278
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................278
Jump Starting the Vehicle
........................279
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................281
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............282
In California (U.S. Only)............................283
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.....................284
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................284
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................285
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................286
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)............................................................286
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................287
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................288
Changing a Fuse
..........................................296
Maintenance
General Information
...................................297
Opening and Closing the Hood..............297
Under Hood Overview -
2.7L
EcoBoost™...............................................298
Under Hood Overview -
3.5L
Ecoboost™................................................299
Under Hood Overview -
3.5L..................300
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L...................301
Engine Oil Dipstick
......................................302
Engine Oil Check..........................................302
Engine Coolant Check
...............................303
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................307 Transfer Case Fluid Check........................307
Brake Fluid Check
.......................................308
Power Steering Fluid Check
....................308
Washer Fluid Check...................................308
Fuel Filter........................................................308
Changing the 12V Battery........................308
Checking the Wiper Blades......................310
Changing the Wiper Blades......................310
Adjusting the Headlamps...........................311
Changing a Bulb
............................................312
Bulb Specification Chart...........................316
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................318
Vehicle Care
General Information
....................................319
Cleaning Products
........................................319
Cleaning the Exterior
...................................319
Waxing.............................................................320
Cleaning the Engine
....................................320
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................321
Cleaning the Interior....................................321
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................321
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................322
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
...............323
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................323
Vehicle Storage
.............................................324
Wheels and Tires
General Information....................................327
Tire Care
..........................................................329
Using Snow Chains
.....................................344
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........345
Changing a Road Wheel...........................350
Technical Specifications
...........................358
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications................................359
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Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and
fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Council (ILSAC), comprised of
U.S. and Japanese automobile
manufacturers.
1. Check the engine oil level.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the
normal range, add engine oil that
meets Ford specifications. See
Capacities and Specifications (page
359
).
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into
the opening.
4. Wipe off any spilled oil.
5. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure
the oil level is not above the normal
operating range on the engine oil level
dipstick.
6. Install the engine oil level dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.
7. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until
three clicks are heard or until the cap
is fully seated.
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK WARNINGS
Do not add engine coolant when the
engine is hot. Steam and scalding
liquids released from a hot cooling
system can burn you badly. Also, spilling
coolant on hot engine parts can burn you. Do not put engine coolant in the
windshield washer fluid container. If
sprayed on the windshield, engine
coolant could make it difficult to see
through the windshield. WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of personal injury,
make sure the engine is cool before
unscrewing the coolant pressure
relief cap. The cooling system is under
pressure. Steam and hot liquid can come
out forcefully when you loosen the cap
slightly. Do not add coolant further than the
MAX mark.
Checking the Engine Coolant
When the engine is cold, check the
concentration and level of the engine
coolant at the intervals listed in the
scheduled maintenance information.
See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 518).
Note: Make sure that the coolant level is
between the MIN and MAX marks on the
coolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the MAX mark.
Note: If the level is at the MIN mark, below
the MIN mark, or empty, add coolant
immediately.
Maintain coolant concentration within
48% to 50%, which equates to a freeze
point between -30°F (-34°C) and -34°F
(-37°C).
Note: For best results, coolant
concentration should be tested with a
refractometer such as Robinair Coolant and
Battery Refractometer 75240. We do not
recommend the use of hydrometers or
coolant test strips for measuring coolant
concentrations.
Note: Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable. Do not use engine coolant,
antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside
of its specified function and vehicle location.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
5.0L V8
3.5L V6 TiVCT
3.5L V6 Ecoboost
2.7L EcoBoost
Engine
302
214
214
164
Cubic inches
Minimum 87
octane or E85
Minimum 87
octane or E85
Minimum 87
octane
Minimum 87
octane
Required
fuel
1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
1-4-2-5-3-6
1-4-2-5-3-6
1-4-2-5-3-6
Firing order
Coil on plug
Coil on plug
Coil on plug
Coil on plug
Ignition
system
.049-.053 in.
(1.25 - 1.35 mm)
.049-.053 in.
(1.25 - 1.35 mm)
.030-.033 in.
(0.75 - 0.85 mm)
.028-.031 (0.7 -
0.8 mm)
Spark plug
gap
10.5:1
10.8:1
10.0:1
10.0:1
Compres-
sion ratio
Drivebelt Routing
2.7L Ecoboost Engines with A/C 3.5L V6 Engines with A/C
5.0L V8 Engines with A/C
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS
5.0L V8
3.5L V6 TiVCT
3.5L V6
Ecoboost
2.7L Ecoboost
Component
FA-1883
FA-1883
FA-1883
FA-1883
Air filter
element
FL-500-S
FL-500-S
FL-500-S
FL-2062
Oil filter
BXT-48H6-610
BXT-48H6-610
BXT-48H6-610
BAGM-48H6-
760
Battery
BXT-94RH7-730
BXT-94RH7-
730
BXT-94RH7-730
(King Ranch,Lariat and
Premium)
BAGM-94RH7-
800
(King Ranch, Lariat and
Premium) (King Ranch,
Lariat and
Premium)
(King Ranch,
Lariat and
Premium)
SP-519
SP-520
SP-534
SP-542
Spark plugs
WW-2242
Windshield
wiper blade
FS-104
Seat air filter
We recommend Motorcraft replacement
parts available at your Ford dealer or at
fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance.
These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor
Company ’s specifications and are
engineered for your vehicle. Use of other
parts may impact vehicle performance,
emissions and durability. Your warranty
may be void for any damage related to use
of other parts.
If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use
an oil filter that meets industry
performance specification
SAE/USCAR-36.
For spark plug replacement, contact an
authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs
at the appropriate intervals. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 518). VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is
located on the left-hand side of the
instrument panel.
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CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 2.7L ECOBOOST™
Capacities
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant R-134a under high
pressure. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
Have the air conditioning refrigerant system serviced only by qualified personnel.
Capacity
Item
6.0 qt (5.7 L)
Engine oil
16.4 qt (15.5 L)
Engine coolant
Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoir
Brake fluid
3.5 pt (1.7 L)
Front axle fluid (Four-wheel drive)
5.5 pt (2.6 L)
Rear axle fluid
13.1 qt (12.4 L)
Automatic transmission fluid 1
1.5 qt (1.4 L)
Transfer case fluid
Four-wheel drive (Electronic Shift-on-the-
Fly)
1.5 qt (1.4 L)
Transfer case fluid
Automatic four-wheel drive (Torque on
demand)
Fill as required
Windshield washer fluid
23 gal (87.1 L)
Fuel tank
36.0 gal (136.2 L)
Fuel tank
(Optional)
1.5 lb (0.68 kg)
A/C Refrigerant
3.4 fl oz (100.5 ml)
A/C Refrigerant Compressor Oil
1 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
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Specifications
Materials
Specification
Name
WSS-M2C946-A
Recommended motor oil (U.S.):
Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor
Oil
XO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-A
Recommended Motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil
CXO-5W30-LSP12
WSS-M2C946-A
Recommended motor oil (Mexico):
Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
MXO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-A
Optional motor oil (U.S. and Mexico):
Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil
XO-5W30-QFS
WSS-M2C946-A
Optional Motor oil (Canada):
Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
CXO-5W30-LFS12
WSS-M97B44-D2
Engine coolant (U.S. and Mexico):
Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted
VC-3DIL-B
WSS-M97B44-D2
Engine coolant (Canada):
Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted
CVC-3DIL-B
WSS-M6C65-A2
Brake fluid:
Motorcraft DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance
Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid
PM-20
WSP-M2C197-A
Front axle fluid (U.S.):
Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
XY-80W90-QL
WSP-M2C197-A
Front axle fluid (Canada):
Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
CXY-80W90-1L
WSP-M2C197-A
Front axle fluid (Mexico):
Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
MXY-80W90-QL
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Specification
Name
Motorcraft R-134a Refrigerant
CYN-16-R WSH-M17B19-A
A/C refrigerant (Mexico):
Motorcraft R-134a Refrigerant
MYN-19
WSH-M1C231-B
A/C refrigerant compressor oil:
Motorcraft PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil
YN-12-D
ESA-M1C75-B
Transmission, parking brake linkage and pivots and brake
pedal shift grease:
Premium Long-Life Grease
XG-1-E1
ESB-M1C93-B
Multi-purpose grease:
Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray
XL-5
--
Lock cylinders (U.S.):
Penetrating and Lock Lubricant
XL-1
--
Lock cylinders (Canada):
Penetrating Fluid
CXC-51-A
--
Lock cylinders (Mexico):
Penetrating and Lock Lubricant
MXL-1
If you use oil and fluids that do not meet
the defined specification and viscosity
grade, this may lead to:
• Component damage which is not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
• Longer engine cranking periods.
• Increased emission levels.
• Reduced engine performance.
• Reduced fuel economy.
• Degraded brake performance. Only use fluid that meets Ford
specifications. Motor oils of the
recommended viscosity grade that meet
API SN requirements and display the API
Certification Mark for gasoline engines are
also acceptable. Do not use oil labeled
with API SN service category unless the
label also displays the API certification
mark.
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An oil that displays this symbol conforms
to current engine, emission system and
fuel economy performance standards of
the International Lubricant Standardization
and Approval Committee (ILSAC).
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by your vehicle warranty.
Note:
Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low
Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid
or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use
of any fluid other than the recommended
fluid may cause degraded brake
performance and not meet the Ford
performance standards. Keep brake fluid
clean and dry. Contamination with dirt,
water, petroleum products or other
materials may result in brake system
damage and possible failure.
Note: Automatic transmissions that require
MERCON LV transmission fluid should only
use MERCON LV transmission fluid. The
use of any other fluid may cause
transmission damage.
CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 3.5L ECOBOOST™
Capacities WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant R-134a under high
pressure. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
Have the air conditioning refrigerant system serviced only by qualified personnel.
Capacity
Item
6.0 qt (5.7 L)
Engine oil
15.6 qt (14.75 L)
Engine coolant
Between MIN/MAX on brake fluid reservoir
Brake fluid
3.5 pt (1.7 L)
Front axle fluid (Four-wheel drive)
5.5 pt (2.6 L)
Rear axle fluid
13.1 qt (12.4 L)
Automatic transmission fluid 1
1.5 qt (1.4 L)
Transfer case fluid
Four-wheel drive (Electronic Shift-on-the-
Fly)
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