Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential.............................160
Electronic Locking Differential................160
Brakes
General Information....................................162
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...........................................................162
Parking Brake.................................................163
Hill Start Assist..............................................163
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................165
Using Traction Control................................165
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................167
Using Stability Control................................167
Terrain Response
Principle of Operation.................................170
Using Hill Descent Control........................170
Parking Aids
Parking Aid.......................................................172
Rear View Camera........................................173
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................176
Using Cruise Control....................................176
Driving Aids
Steering.............................................................177
Load Carrying
Load Limit........................................................178
Tailgate.............................................................185
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................189
Trailer Sway Control....................................190
Recommended Towing Weights............190
Essential Towing Checks...........................193
Towing Points...............................................205
Transporting the Vehicle..........................206
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......207
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................208
Economical Driving.....................................208
Driving Through Water..............................209
Floor Mats......................................................209
Snowplowing.................................................210
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................212
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................213
Fuel Shutoff....................................................213
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................214
Post-Crash Alert System...........................216
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................217
In California (U.S. Only).............................218
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)......................219
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)........................219
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada........................................................220
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature......................................................221
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)..............................................................221
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................222
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................223
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Changing a Fuse............................................231
Maintenance
General Information....................................232
Opening and Closing the Hood..............232
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................233
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................234
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................235
Engine Oil Check..........................................235
Engine Coolant Check...............................236
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................240
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................243
Brake Fluid Check........................................243
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................243
Washer Fluid Check....................................244
Fuel Filter........................................................244
Changing the 12V Battery.........................244
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................246
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................246
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................247
Removing a Headlamp.............................248
Changing a Bulb..........................................250
Bulb Specification Chart...........................252
Changing the Engine Air Filter................254
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................256
Cleaning Products.......................................256
Cleaning the Exterior..................................256
Waxing..............................................................257
Cleaning the Engine....................................257
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................258
Cleaning the Interior...................................258
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................258
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............260
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................261
Vehicle Storage.............................................261
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................263
Tire Care..........................................................265
Using Snow Chains.....................................282
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........282
Changing a Road Wheel...........................288
Technical Specifications..........................299
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications.................................301
Motorcraft Parts..........................................302
Vehicle Identification Number................303
Vehicle Certification Label.......................303
Transmission Code Designation............304
Technical Specifications..........................305
Audio System
General Information....................................310
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.........311
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC.............................................................312
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD...................................................................315
Digital Radio...................................................316
Satellite Radio...............................................318
Audio Input Jack............................................321
USB Port...........................................................321
Media Hub......................................................322
SYNC™
General Information...................................323
Using Voice Recognition...........................325
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............327
SYNC™ Applications and Services......338
Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer...........................................................345
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................353
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WARNINGS
When doing this procedure, you willbe taking the vehicle out of parkwhich means the vehicle can rollfreely. To avoid unwanted vehiclemovement, always fully set the parkingbrake prior to doing this procedure. Usewheel chocks if appropriate.
If the parking brake is fully released,but the brake warning lamp remainsilluminated, the brakes may not beworking properly. See your authorizeddealer.
Your vehicle is equipped with a brake-shiftinterlock feature that prevents thegearshift lever from being moved from P(Park) when the ignition is in the 3 (on)position and the brake pedal is not pressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift lever outof P (Park) position with the ignition in the4 (on) position and the brake pedalpressed, a malfunction may have occurred.It is possible that a fuse has blown or thevehicle’s brake lamps are not operatingproperly. See Fuse Specification Chart(page 223).
If the fuse is not blown and the brakelamps are working properly, the followingprocedure will allow you to move thegearshift lever from P (Park):
1.Apply the parking brake. Turn theignition key to 1 (off), then remove thekey.
2.Move the steering column to the fulldown and full rearward position(toward the driver’s seat).
3.Remove the gearshift lever boot.
4.Place fingers into hole where thegearshift lever boot was removed fromand pull top half of shroud up andforward to separate it from the lowerhalf of the shroud. There is a hinge atthe forward edge of the top shroud.Roll the top half of the shroud upwardon the hinge point to clear the hazardflasher button, then pull straightrearward toward the driver’s seat toremove.
5.Remove the top half of the shroud.
6.Remove the three fasteners under thecolumn that secure the lower shroudhalf to the column.
7.Pull the lock lever into the full unlockedposition and remove the lower shroudcover by pulling the lever handlethrough the slot in the cover.
8.Apply the brake and move the gearshiftlever into N (Neutral).
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Power Distribution Box
WARNINGS
Always disconnect the battery beforeservicing high current fuses.
To reduce risk of electrical shock,always replace the cover to thepower distribution box beforereconnecting the battery or refilling fluidreservoirs.
The power distribution box is located inthe engine compartment. It hashigh-current fuses that protect yourvehicle's main electrical systems fromoverloads.
If you disconnect and reconnect thebattery, you will need to reset somefeatures. See Changing the 12V Battery(page 244).
Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number
Blower motorRelay1
Not used—2
Urea heaters (diesel engine)Relay3
Not used—4
Heated mirrorsRelay5Rear window defroster
Not used—6
Heated mirrors50A*7Rear window defroster
Passenger seat30A*8
Driver seat30A*9
Trailer tow40A*10
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Fuel and Refueling.......................................136Fuel Consumption.......................................140Calculating Fuel Economy..............................140Filling the Tank....................................................140Fuel Filter........................................................244Fuel Quality.....................................................137Choosing the Right Fuel...................................137Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex FuelVehicle (If Equipped)....................................137Diesel Engine........................................................137Octane Recommendations.............................137Fuel Shutoff....................................................213Fuses.................................................................223Fuse Specification Chart...........................223Passenger Compartment FusePanel..................................................................228Power Distribution Box....................................223
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............121Gauges................................................................75Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............76Engine Oil Pressure Gauge................................76Fuel Gauge..............................................................76Information Display..............................................77Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge...................................................................76General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................46General Maintenance Information.......440Multi-point Inspection.....................................442Owner Checks and Services...........................441Protecting Your Investment..........................440Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.........................440Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?....................................................440Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................220Getting the Services You Need................217Away From Home...............................................217Global Opening...............................................70Opening the Windows........................................70
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake.............................................163Hazard Warning Flashers...........................213HDCSee: Using Hill Descent Control....................170Head Restraints.............................................110Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................111Heated Seats..................................................116Rear Heated Seats ..............................................117Heated Steering Wheel................................62Heated Windows and Mirrors..................108Heated Exterior Mirror......................................108Heated Rear Window.......................................108HeatingSee: Climate Control.........................................103Hill Start Assist..............................................163Using Hill Start Assist.......................................163Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................106Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................107General Hints.......................................................106Heating the Interior Quickly............................106Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........107Recommended Settings for Heating..........107Side Window Defogging in ColdWeather............................................................108Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................162Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........232
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Ignition Switch...............................................132In California (U.S. Only).............................218Information Display Control........................61Type 1.........................................................................61Type 2.......................................................................62Information Displays......................................81General Information.............................................81
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