Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature......................................................172
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................172
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................173
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations......................................174
Fuse Specification Chart............................175
Changing a Fuse
...........................................184
Maintenance
General Information
....................................185
Opening and Closing the Hood...............185
Under Hood Overview - 1.6L.....................187
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................188
Engine Oil Dipstick -
1.6L
EcoBoost™................................................189
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.5L..........................189
Engine Oil Check..........................................189
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................190
Engine Coolant Check................................190
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................192
Brake Fluid Check.........................................192
Power Steering Fluid Check......................192
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................192
Changing the 12V Battery..........................193
Checking the Wiper Blades......................194
Changing the Wiper Blades......................194
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................196
Changing a Bulb............................................197
Bulb Specification Chart...........................202
Changing the Engine Air Filter................204
Technical Specifications -
1.6L
EcoBoost™...............................................205
Technical Specifications - 2.5L..............207
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products
.........................................211 Cleaning the Exterior....................................211
Waxing..............................................................212
Cleaning the Engine
.....................................212
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................213
Cleaning the Interior....................................213
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................213
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................214
Repairing Minor Paint Damage................215
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels
........................215
Vehicle Storage
..............................................215
Wheels and Tires
General Information
....................................218
Tire Care
...........................................................219
Using Winter Tires.......................................234
Using Snow Chains.....................................234
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........235
Changing a Road Wheel...........................239
Technical Specifications...........................244
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications -
1.6L
EcoBoost™...............................................246
Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................246
Motorcraft Parts - 1.6L EcoBoost™......247
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L..............................248
Vehicle Identification Number................248
Vehicle Certification Label.......................249
Transmission Code Designation
............250
Audio System
General Information -
United States of
America........................................................251
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM......252
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD.........................................................255
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC............................................................256
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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
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 1.6L
Engine coolant reservoir
*
: See Engine Coolant Check (page 190).
A
Engine oil filler cap *
:
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 189).
B
Engine oil dipstick *
:
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 189).
C
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir *
:
See Brake Fluid Check (page 192).
D
Battery:
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 193).
E
Engine compartment fuse box:
See Fuses (page 174).
F
Air cleaner:
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 204).
G
Windshield and rear window washer fluid reservoir:
See Washer Fluid Check
(page 192).
H
* The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are colored for easy identification.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.5L
Engine coolant reservoir
*
: See Engine Coolant Check (page 190).
A
Engine oil filler cap *
:
See Engine Oil Check (page 189).
B
Engine oil dipstick *
:
See Engine Oil Check (page 189).
C
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir *
:
See Brake Fluid Check (page 192).
D
Battery:
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 193).
E
Engine compartment fuse box:
See Fuses (page 174).
F
Air cleaner:
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 204).
G
Windshield and rear window washer fluid reservoir:
See Washer Fluid Check
(page 192).
H
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WARNINGS
Only add oil when the engine is cold.
If the engine is hot, wait 10 minutes
for the engine to cool down.
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
1. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
2. Add engine oil that meets Ford
specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 246).
3. Wipe off any spilled oil.
4. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System
Only reset the oil life monitoring system
after changing the engine oil and oil filter.
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine. For vehicles with push-button
start, press and hold the start button
for two seconds without pressing the
brake pedal. Do not start the engine.
2. Press the accelerator and brake pedals
at the same time.
3. Keep the accelerator and brake pedals
fully pressed.
4. After three seconds, a message confirming that the reset is in progress
will be displayed. 5. After 25 seconds, a message
confirming that the reset is complete
will be displayed.
6. Release the accelerator and brake pedals.
7. The message confirming that the reset
is complete will no longer be displayed.
8. Switch the ignition off. For vehicles with
push-button start, press the start
button to switch the ignition off.
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
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 399).
Note: Make sure that the 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. See
Adding Engine Coolant
in this chapter.
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, for example 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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6. Install the air filter housing cover.
7. Install the retaining screws to secure
the air filter housing cover to the air
filter housing.
2.5L Engine 1.
Release the clamps that secure the air
filter housing cover.
2. Carefully lift the air filter housing cover. 3.
Remove the air filter element from the
air filter housing.
4. Wipe any dirt or debris from the air filter
housing and cover to make sure no dirt
gets in the engine and to make sure you
have a good seal.
5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filter element
edges between the air filter housing
and cover. This could cause filter
damage and allow unfiltered air to
enter the engine if not properly seated.
6. Install the air filter housing cover.
7. Engage the clamps to secure the air filter housing cover to the air filter
housing.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- 1.6L ECOBOOST™ WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant
system contains refrigerant R-134a
under high pressure. Only qualified
personnel should service the air
conditioning refrigerant system. Opening
the air conditioning refrigerant system can
cause personal injury. Capacities
Capacity
Item
6.3 qt (6 L)
Engine cooling system
4.3 qt (4.05 L)
Engine lubrication system - including the oil filter
4.0 qt (3.75 L)
Engine lubrication system - excluding the oil filter
0.8 qt (0.75 L)
Engine oil top-up - raise the level on the dipstick
from minimum to maximum
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Capacity
Item
8.5 qt (8 L)
Engine cooling system
5.7 qt (5.4 L)
Engine lubrication system - including the oil filter
5.4 qt (5.1 L)
Engine lubrication system - excluding the oil filter
0.8 qt (0.75 L)
Engine oil top-up - raise the level on the dipstick
from minimum to maximum
9.0 qt (8.5 L)
Automatic transmission fluid 1
15.85 gal (60 L)
Fuel tank
3.1 qt (2.9 L)
Windshield washer fluid
1.5 lb (0.68 kg)
A/C refrigerant
1.9 lb (0.875 kg)
A/C refrigerant - with auxiliary system
4.6 fl oz (136 ml)
A/C refrigerant compressor oil
7.4 fl oz (220 ml)
A/C refrigerant compressor oil - with auxiliary system
1 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
Specifications
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C945-A
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor
Oil (U.S.)
XO-5W20-QSP (U.S.)
WSS-M2C945-A
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil (U.S.)
XO-5W20-QFS (U.S.)
WSS-M2C938-A
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid
(U.S.) MERCON® LV
XT-10-QLVC (U.S.)
WSS-M97B44-D2
Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted (U.S.)
VC-3DIL-B (U.S.)
WSS-M6C65-A2
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance Motor Vehicle
Brake Fluid
PM-20
WSS-M14P19-A
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with
Bitterant (U.S.)
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Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
• Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNINGS
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach
or dye on the vehicle
’s safety belts,
as these actions may weaken the
belt webbing. WARNINGS
On vehicles equipped with
seat-mounted airbags, do not use
chemical solvents or strong
detergents. Such products could
contaminate the side airbag system and
affect performance of the side airbag in a
collision. For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts
and seats equipped with side airbags:
•
Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
• Remove light stains and soil with
Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
• If grease or tar is present on the
material, spot-clean the area first with
Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Multi-Purpose
Cleaner.
• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot
cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately (but do not oversaturate)
or the ring will set.
• Do not use household cleaning
products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect
the flame retardant abilities of the seat
materials.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER LENS WARNING
Do not use chemical solvents or
strong detergents when cleaning the
steering wheel or instrument panel
to avoid contamination of the airbag
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