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•Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,
remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes and
seek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention could
lead to permanent injury.
• Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If fuel is
splashed on the skin or clothing, promptly remove contaminated
clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Repeated or
prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation.
• Be particularly careful if you are taking Antabuse or other forms of
disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline vapors,
or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. In sensitive
individuals, serious personal injury or sickness may result. If fuel is
splashed on the skin, promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and
water. Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adverse
reaction.
FUEL QUALITY
Note: Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause
powertrain damage and a loss of vehicle performance; repairs may not be
covered under warranty.
Choosing the Right Fuel (Gasoline Engines)
Use only UNLEADED gasoline or UNLEADED gasoline blended with a
maximum of 15% ethanol in your gasoline vehicle. If your vehicle is a
Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV), it will have a yellow bezel placed over the fuel
fill inlet.
Do not use:
• Fuels containing more than 15% ethanol or E-85 fuel.
• Fuels containing methanol.
• Fuels containing metallic based additives, including manganese-based
compounds.
• Fuels containing the octane booster additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
• Leaded-fuel (The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law).
Note: Use of any fuel other than recommended fuel can cause
powertrain damage, impair the emission control system or cause loss of
vehicle performance. Any damage to vehicle that is caused by use of fuel
not recommended will not be covered under warranty.
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Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)
Use only UNLEADED gasoline or UNLEADED gasoline blended with a
maximum of 85% ethanol (E-85) in your Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV). If
your vehicle is flex fuel capable, it will have a yellow bezel placed over
the fuel fill inlet.
Do not use:
•Fuels containing more than 85% ethanol or E-100 fuel.
• Fuels containing methanol.
• Fuels containing metallic based additives, including manganese-based
compounds.
• Fuels containing the octane booster additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
• Leaded-fuel (The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law).
Use of any fuel other than recommended fuel can cause powertrain
damage, impair the emission control system or cause loss of vehicle
performance. Any damage to a vehicle that is caused by use of fuel not
recommended will not be covered under warranty.
Octane recommendations •3.5L V6 engine
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is
recommended. Some stations offer fuels posted as “Regular” with an
octane rating below 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels with
octane levels below 87 are not recommended.
• 3.5L V6 SHO EcoBoost or 2.0L EcoBoost engines
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is
recommended. Some stations offer fuels posted as “Regular” with an
octane rating below 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels with
octane levels below 87 are not recommended. Premium fuel will provide
improved performance and is recommended for severe duty usage such
as trailer tow.
Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily while you are using fuel with the recommended octane
rating, see your authorized dealer to prevent any engine damage.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 3.5L V6 engine3.5L V6 SHO
engine 2.0L EcoBoost
engine
Cubic inches 214 214 122
Required fuel See
Octane recommendations in the Fuel and
Refueling chapter.
Firing order 1–4–2–5–3–6 1–4–2–5–3–6 1-3-4-2
Ignition
system Coilonplug Coilonplug Coilonplug
Spark plug
gap 0.049-0.053 in.
(1.25-1.35 mm) 0.030–0.033 in.
(0.75–0.85 mm) 0.027–0.031 in.
(0.70–0 .80 mm)
Compression
ratio 10.8:1 10.0:1 9.3:1
Engine Drivebelt Routing
3.5L V6 engine
3.5L V6 SHO engine
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Display settings .........................488
Driver alert ................................222
Driving under special
conditions ..................187, 190, 192sand .........................................191
snow and ice ...........................193
through water .................191, 255
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........131, 133, 135
E
Electronic message center .......110
Electronic stability control ......199
Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................260
running out of fuel .................175
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) ..................196
Emission control system ..........180
End user license agreement ....514
Engine ........................................356 cleaning ...................................311
coolant .....................................287
fail-safe cooling .......................291
idle speed control ...................298
lubrication specifications .......358
refill capacities ........................358
service points ..................283, 285
Engine block heater .................170
Engine oil checking and adding ..............286
dipstick ....................................286
filter, specifications ................363
refill capacities ........................358
specifications ..........................358
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................170 F
Fail safe cooling ........................291
Fleet MyKey programming ........64
Floor mats .................................256
Fluid capacities .........................358
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................189
Fuel cap ...........................................177
capacity ...................................358
choosing the right fuel ...173–174
filler funnel .............................175
filling your vehicle with fuel ..177
filter, specifications ........297, 363
fuel pump shut-off ..................259
octane rating ...................174, 356
quality ......................................173
running out of fuel .................175
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................172
Fuel and distance computer ....114 outside temperature
indicator ..................................114
to empty indicator ..................114
trip distance ............................114
trip/reset button .....................114
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................................174
Fuses ..........................................271
G
Garage door opener ..................156
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............177
Gauges ...............................103–104 odometer .................................114
trip odometer ..........................114
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Making and receiving calls .......469
MAP DVD - Loading and
Unloading ..................................469
Map icons ..................................510
Map mode ..................................508
Map preferences .......................506
Map updates ..............................511
Massage seats ............................148
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................424
Message center .........................110warning messages ...........114, 121
Mirrors .................................98, 100 fold away ...................................98
programmable memory ............59
side view mirrors (power) .......98
Moon roof ..................................102
Motorcraft® parts .............309, 363
Multi-contour seats ...................148
MyFord Touch™ system ..........434
MyKey ..........................................64
N
Navigation features ...................502
Navigation voice commands ....512
Notifications ..............................482
O
Octane rating ............................174
P
Pairing other phones ........395, 469 Pairing your phone ...................468
Pairing your phone for
the first time .....................394, 468
Parental MyKey programming ...64
Park Assist ................................203
Parking brake ............................196
Parts
(see Motorcraft® parts) ..........363
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................47
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................405
Phone redial ..............................399
Phone settings ..................472, 494
Phone voice commands ............474
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist, tracks,
similar) ......................................421
POI categories ...........................504
Point of Interest (POI) .............504
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................271
Power door locks ........................68
Power mirrors .............................98
Powerpoint ................................161
Power steering ..........................237
fluid, checking and adding ....297
fluid, refill capacity ................358
fluid, specifications .................358
Power Windows ...........................96
Privacy information ..........391, 440
Push button start system .........165
Putting a call on/off hold .........398
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