
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
• Settings
Note: Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are
optional. Gauge Mode
Use the arrow buttons to choose between
the following gauge options.Gauge Mode
Distance to Empty - XXX miles
Tire Pressure – Tire Pressure on Demand Screen Virtual gauge shown
Air/Fuel Ratio
Gauge Detail
Boost/Vac
Cyl Head
Inlet Air
Oil PressureVirtual gauge shown
Oil Temp
Trans Temp
Voltage
Note: In order to provide real-time values,
some gauges may display more value
fluctuation than other gauges during normal
operation.
Some gauges shown in standard measure.
Metric similar.
Tire Pressure Displays your current vehicle tire pressures. Air/Fuel Ratio
Displays the current air to fuel mixture in
the engine.
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Boost/Vac (If Equipped)
Displays the vacuum or boost pressure.
Cyl Head
Displays the engine
’s cylinder head
temperature. Inlet Air Displays the temperature of the air in the
cold air inlet tube.
Oil Temp
Displays the engine oil temperature. If the
temperature rises to the red area, stop in
a safe place and let your vehicle cool. If the
problem persists, see an authorized dealer.
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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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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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Brakes
•
Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and inspect. Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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