Maintenance
General Information....................................210
Opening and Closing the Hood
...............210
Under Hood Overview -
2.3L
EcoBoost™..................................................211
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L.....................212
Under Hood Overview -
5.0L 32V
Ti-VCT...........................................................213
Engine Oil Dipstick
.......................................214
Engine Oil Check...........................................214
Engine Coolant Check
.................................215
Manual Transmission Fluid Check.........219
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................219
Brake and Clutch Fluid Check..................219
Power Steering Fluid Check......................219
Washer Fluid Check....................................220
Fuel Filter
........................................................220
Changing the 12V Battery.........................220
Checking the Wiper Blades......................222
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................222
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................223
Changing a Bulb...........................................224
Bulb Specification Chart...........................226
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................227
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................228
Cleaning Products.......................................228
Cleaning the Exterior..................................228
Waxing.............................................................229
Cleaning the Engine....................................229
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................230
Cleaning the Interior...................................230
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.......................230
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................231
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
...............232
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................232 Vehicle Storage
.............................................232
Wheels and Tires
Temporary Mobility Kit
..............................235
Tire Care
...........................................................241
Using Summer Tires
...................................256
Using Snow Chains.....................................256
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........257
Changing a Road Wheel...........................260
Driving at High Speed................................265
Technical Specifications..........................266
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications.................................267
Motorcraft Parts
..........................................268
Vehicle Identification Number
...............268
Vehicle Certification Label.......................269
Transmission Code Designation............270
Capacities and Specifications -
2.3L
EcoBoost™.................................................271
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.....275
Capacities and Specifications -
5.0L 32V
Ti-VCT..........................................................279
Audio System
General Information
...................................283
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/
Satellite Radio............................284
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD..........................................................287
Digital Radio
..................................................288
Satellite Radio
..............................................290
Audio Input Jack...........................................293
USB Port
.........................................................294
Media Hub......................................................294
SYNC™
General Information...................................295
Using Voice Recognition............................297
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Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
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 compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
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Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb. See Changing a Bulb
(page 224).
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 215).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 214).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt. See
Safety
Belt Minder (page 32). Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.
Front Fog Lamps
(If Equipped) Lights when you switch the front
fog lamps on.
Heads Up Display
(If Equipped) A red beam of lights will
illuminate on the windshield in
certain instances when using
adaptive cruise control or the collision
warning system. It will also illuminate
momentarily when you start your vehicle
to make sure the display works.
High Beam It will illuminate when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
will flash when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Low Fuel Level It will illuminate when the fuel
level is low or the fuel tank is
nearly empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It will illuminate when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check
your tire pressures as soon as possible.
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Driver Assist
Advancetrac - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Auto Engine Off – check enabled or uncheck disabled
Blindspot - check enabled or uncheck disabled On - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Collision Warning
High, Normal or Low
Sensitivity
Cross Traffic Alert - check enabled or uncheck disabled Adaptive or Normal
Cruise Control
Hill Start Assist - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Rear Park Aid - check enabled or uncheck disabled
On Demand screen pops up
Seatbelt Monitor
Settings
Use the arrow buttons to configure
different driver setting choices. Note:
Some items are optional and may
not appear. Settings
Easy Entry/Exit - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Vehicle
Off or XXX seconds
Autolamp
Delay
Lighting
Daytime Lights - check enabled or uncheck
disabled
Autounlock - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Locks
Mislock - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Relock - check enabled or uncheck disabled All Doors or Driver First
Remote
Unlock
Switch Inhibit - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Hold OK to reset
Oil Life Reset
Park Lock Control - check enabled or uncheck disabled
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Action
Message
You have not programmed enough keys to the system.
Not Enough Keys
Learned
The key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.
Key Battery Low Replace
Soon
Inform the driver that they are exiting the vehicle and the engine is on.
Engine On
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the
engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
LOW Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less. See Engine Oil
Check (page 214).
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left is at 0%.
See Engine Oil Check (page 214).
Oil Change Required
The brake fluid level is low, inspected the brake system
immediately. See Brake and Clutch Fluid Check
(page 219).
Brake Fluid Level LOW
The brake system needs servicing. Stop your vehicle in a safeplace. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may
not allow some features to operate properly. See an author- ized dealer.
Transport / Factory
Mode
The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
MyKey Action
Message
You cannot program a MyKey.
MyKey Not Created
MyKey is active.
MyKey Active Drive
Safely
When switching on your vehicle and MyKey is in use, displaysthat the MyKey speed limit is on.
Speed Limited to XX
MPH/km/h
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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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