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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 miles (480
kilometers). During this time, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000
miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speed
frequently and change up through the
gears early. Do not labor the engine.
Do not tow during the first 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several things
such as how you drive, the conditions you
drive under and how you maintain your
vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that
may improve your fuel economy:
•
Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
• Drive at steady speeds.
• Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.
• Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving.
•When running errands, go to the
furthest destination first and then
work your way back home.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
• Drive at reasonable speeds. (Traveling
at 65 mph/105 kph uses about 15%
less fuel than traveling at 75 mph/121
kph).
• Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size. •
Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.
There are also some things you may want
to avoid doing because they reduce your
fuel economy:
• Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.
• Avoid revving the engine before turning
off the car.
• Avoid long idle periods.
• Do not warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.
• Reduce the use of air conditioning and
heat.
• Avoid using speed control in hilly
terrain.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary weight
(approximately 1 mpg [0.4
kilometers/liter] is lost for every 400
lbs [180 kilograms] of weight carried).
• Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).
• Avoid driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle.
Note:
Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Latch relay coil.
10A***
32
Left-hand high-intensity discharge head-
lamps.
20A***
33
Not used.
—
34
Right-hand high-intensity discharge head-
lamps.
20A
35
Alt sense.
10A***
36
Not used.
—
37
Vehicle power 1.
20A***
38
Not used.
—
39
Vehicle power 2.
20A***
40
Fuel injectors.
15A***
41
Vehicle power 3.
15A***
42
Not used.
—
43
Vehicle power 4.
15A***
44
Not used.
—
45
Not used.
—
46
Not used.
—
47
Not used.
—
48
Fuel pump.
30A**
49
Steering column lock relay.
—
50
Not used.
—
51
Horn relay.
—
52
Cigar lighter.
20A**
53
Auxiliary power point.
20A**
54
Electronic fan 2.
25A**
55
Not used.
—
56
Air conditioning clutch relay.
—
57
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Not used.
—
58
Not used.
—
59
Powertrain control module.
5A***
60
Not used.
—
61
Anti-lock brakes run-start switch.
5A***
62
Not used.
—
63
Electronic power assist steering.
5A***
64
Not used.
—
65
Blind spot information system.
5A***
66
Rear view camera.
Air conditioning compressor relay coils.
Not used.
—
67
Headlamp leveling switch.
10A***
68
Auxiliary power point relay.
—
69
Heated exterior mirrors.
10A***
70
Not used.
—
71
Rain sensor module.
5A***
72
Not used.
—
73
Mass air flow sensor.
5A***
74
Not used.
—
75
Rear window defroster.
—
76
Electronic cooling fan 2.
—
77
Left-hand high-intensity discharge head-
lamp relay (export).
—
78
Right-hand high-intensity-discharge
headlamp relay (export).
—
79
Windshield wiper relay.
—
80
Starter motor solenoid.
—
81
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2. Release the hood latch by pushing the
secondary release lever to your
left-hand side.
3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold
it open.
4. To close, lower the hood. Make sure that the hood closes properly and fully
latches.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.3L ECOBOOST™ Battery (out of view). See Changing the 12V Battery (page 220).
A
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 214).
B
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 214).
C
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake and Clutch Fluid Check (page 219).
D
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Air filter assembly. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 227).
E
Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 215).
F
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 220).
G
Power distribution box. See
Fuses (page 202).
H
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.7L Battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 220).
A.
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 214).
B.
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 214).
C.
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake and Clutch Fluid Check (page 219).
D.
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 227).
E.
Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 215).
F.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 220).
G.
Power distribution box. See
Fuses (page 202).
H.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 5.0L 32V TI-VCT
Battery (out of view). See Changing the 12V Battery (page 220).
A.
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 214).
B.
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 214).
C.
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake and Clutch Fluid Check (page 219).
D.
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 227).
E.
Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 215).
F.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 220).
G.
Power distribution box. See
Fuses (page 202).
H.
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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. 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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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
267
).
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into
the opening.
4. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure
the oil level is not above the normal
operating range on the engine oil level
dipstick.
5. Install the engine oil level dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.
6. 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 414).
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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