For a complete listing of the accessories
that are available for your vehicle, contact
an authorized dealer or visit our online
store at www.accessories.ford.com
(United States only).
Ford Motor Company will repair or replace
any properly authorized dealer-installed
Ford Genuine Accessory found to be
defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period,
as well as any component damaged by the
defective accessories. Ford Motor
Company will warrant your accessory
through the warranty that provides the
greatest benefit:
•
24 months, unlimited miles
• The remainder of your new vehicle
limited warranty
Contact an authorized dealer for details
and a copy of the warranty.
Exterior Style
• Side window deflectors
• Splash guards
• Wheels
Interior Style
• All-weather floor mats
• Interior ambient lighting
• Cargo organizers
• Rear seat entertainment*
• Premium carpeted floor mats
Lifestyle
• Ash cup and smokers packages
• Roof racks and carriers*
• Hitch and towing accessories
Peace of Mind
• Remote start
• Vehicle security system •
Wheel locks
• Bumper-mounted parking sensor*
• Keyless entry keypad
*The Ford Licensed Accessory
manufacturer designs, develops and
therefore warrants Ford Licensed
Accessories, and does not design or test
these accessories to Ford Motor Company
engineering requirements. Contact an
authorized Ford dealer for the
manufacturer's limited warranty details,
and request a copy of the Ford Licensed
Accessories product limited warranty from
the accessory manufacturer.
For maximum vehicle performance, keep
the following information in mind when
adding accessories or equipment to your
vehicle:
• When adding accessories, equipment,
passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight
capacity of the vehicle or of the front
or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as
indicated on the Safety Compliance
Certification label). Ask an authorized
dealer for specific weight information.
• The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and Canadian
Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulate the use
of mobile communications systems
that are equipped with radio
transmitters, for example, two-way
radios, telephones and theft alarms.
Any such equipment installed in your
vehicle should comply with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission
(CRTC) regulations and should be
installed only by an authorized dealer.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 89
About This Manual...........................................7 Protecting the Environment................................ 7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 137
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 137
Accessories.....................................................414 Exterior Style........................................................ 414
Interior Style......................................................... 414
Lifestyle.................................................................. 414
Peace of Mind...................................................... 414
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 10
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................215 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 216
Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 215
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................61
Airbag Disposal...............................................43
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 89
Air Vents............................................................89 Center Air Vents.................................................... 89
Side Air Vent.......................................................... 90
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 60
Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................60 Alarm System....................................................... 60
Arming the Alarm................................................ 60
Disarming the Alarm.......................................... 60
Triggering the Alarm........................................... 60
Appendices.....................................................416
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............77
Airbag Secondary Warning................................ 77
Door Ajar................................................................... 77
Exterior Lamps On............................................... 78
Gearshift Lever not in Park (P)........................78
Key in Ignition......................................................... 78
Parking Brake On.................................................. 78
Safety Belt Minder............................................... 78
Audio Control - Vehicles With: Touchscreen Display..................................62 Audio Control - Vehicles Without:
Touchscreen Display...................................61
Seek, Next or Previous........................................ 62
Audio Input Jack...........................................297
Audio System................................................282 General Information......................................... 282
Audio Troubleshooting
..............................299
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio.............................290
A
udio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC.............................................................288
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM...................................................................283
A
UX Button.......................................................... 286
Clock Button........................................................ 285
Menu Button....................................................... 286
Sound Button..................................................... 286
Station Preset Buttons.................................... 286
Station Tuning Buttons................................... 285
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.................................................286
Autolamps........................................................67 Windshield Wiper Activated Rain
Lights.................................................................... 67
Automatic Transmission
............................133
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 135
Hints on Driving with an Automatic Transmission................................................... 135
Understanding the Gearshift Lever Positions of the Automatic
Transmission................................................... 133
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................209
Autowipers.......................................................64
Auxiliary Power Points................................103 A
C Power Point................................................... 103
Auxiliary Power Point Locations...................103
Auxiliary Switches........................................
415
B
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.........200
Booster Seats..................................................22 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 22
Bottle Holder
..................................................105
Brake Fluid Check.........................................210
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Brakes................................................................137
General Information........................................... 137
Breaking-In......................................................173
Bulb Specification Chart............................221
C
California Proposition 65.............................10
C
apacities and Specifications - 3.2L
Power Stroke Diesel.................................278
Capacities............................................................. 278
Specifications...................................................... 279
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L..................................................................271
Capacities.............................................................. 271
Specifications...................................................... 272
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L..................................................................274
Capacities............................................................. 274
Specifications...................................................... 276
Capacities and Specifications
................265
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 227
Catalytic Converter
.......................................116
Driving with a Catalytic Converter.................116
Changing a Bulb............................................217 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............220
Front Clearance Lamp...................................... 219
Headlamp.............................................................. 21
7
Interior Lamp....................................................... 220
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 220
Reading Lamps.................................................... 221
Rear Lamps........................................................... 219
Side Direction Indicator.................................... 219
Sun Visor Mirror Lamp....................................... 221
Changing a Fuse...........................................198
Changing a Road Wheel...........................256 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 256
Front Jacking Points........................................... 261
Installing a Road Wheel.................................. 262
Locking Lug Nuts................................................ 257
Rear Jacking Points............................................ 261
Removing a Road Wheel................................ 262
Stowing the Wheel and Vehicle Jack.........263
Vehicle Jack......................................................... 260
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel........................ 257Changing the 12V Battery
..........................213
Installing the Battery......................................... 214
Removing the Battery....................................... 213
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.................................225
Changing the Engine Air Fil
ter -
3.5L.................................................................223
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L.................................................................224
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................205
Engine Lubrication for Severe Service Operation........................................................ 205
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring System............................................................. 206
Changing the Wiper Blades......................
215
Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades................................................................ 215
Checking MyKey System Status..............50
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................215
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance.................................................32
Child Safety.......................................................
13
General Information............................................. 13
Child Safety Locks
..........................................25
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 25
Right-Hand Side................................................... 26
Child Seat Positioning..................................24
Cigar Lighter
...................................................104
Cleaning Products........................................227
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................230
Cl
eaning the Engine....................................228
Cleaning the Exterior...................................227 Body P
aintwork Preservation........................ 228
Cleaning the Chrome Trim.............................. 227
Cleaning the Headlamps................................. 227
Cleaning the Rear Window............................. 227
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................229
Cl
eaning the Interior...................................229
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens
and Radio Screens....................................... 229
Rear Windows..................................................... 229
Safety Belts.......................................................... 229
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................229
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................48
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Climate Control..............................................89
Principle of Operation........................................ 89
Cold Weather Precautions
.........................174
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 206
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Creating a MyKey............................................47 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 48
Cruise Control
..................................................63
Principle of Operation....................................... 147
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 147
Cup Holders....................................................105
C
ustomer Assistance...................................181
D
Data Recording..................................................9
Daytime Running Lamps
............................68
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................108 R
egeneration........................................................ 109
Digital Radio..................................................
292
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 293
Direction Indicators.......................................69
DPF See: Diesel Particulate Filter.......................... 108
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap........210 Changing the Fuel Filter.................................... 211
Purging Air From the Fuel System................212
Driver Alert
......................................................149
Principle of Operation....................................... 149
Using Driver Alert................................................ 149
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................34 Children and Airbags.......................................... 39
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........34
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 39
Driving Aids.....................................................149
Driving Hints
....................................................173
Driving Through Water................................174
DRL S
ee: Daytime Running Lamps........................68
E
Economical Driving
.......................................173 Emission Control System...........................122
Diesel Exhaust System: Oxidation Catalyst
And Diesel Particulate Filter System
........................................................................\
...... 124
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........132
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 123
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 124
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 131
End User License Agreement..................416 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA)............................................................... 416
Engine Block Heater....................................109 Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 110
Engine Coolant Check...............................206 Adding Engine Coolant................................... 206
Checking the Engine Coolant....................... 206
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 207
Severe Climates................................................. 208
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling............................................................. 208
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................59
Engine Oil Check..........................................204 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 205
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel............................................................204
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L.........................204
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L..........................204
Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel..............................................266
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 266
Engine Specifications - 3.5L....................265 Driv
ebelt Routing............................................... 265
Engine Specifications - 3.7L....................265 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 266
Entertainment..............................................368 A/V Inputs............................................................ 386
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 370
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 385
Browsing Device Content............................... 369
SD Card Slot and USB Port............................ 381
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 376
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 385
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Head Restraints..............................................95
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 96
Installing the Head Restraint .......................... 96
Removing the Head Restraint......................... 96
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................93 He
ated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 93
Heated Rear Window......................................... 93
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 89
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.............................................................91
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................... 91
General Hints.......................................................... 91
Heating the Interior Quickly............................... 91
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................. 92
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........92
Recommended Settings for Heating.............91
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 92
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 92
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................137
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood.........200
I
Ignition Switch..............................................106
In C
alifornia (U.S. Only).............................182
Information Display Control
.......................63
Information Displays.....................................79 General Information............................................ 79
Information....................................................395 911 Assist............................................................... 401
Alerts....................................................................... 401
Calendar................................................................ 401
Sirius Travel Link................................................ 398
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 395
Vehicle Health Report..................................... 403
Information Messages.................................84 Installing Child Seats.....................................14
Child Seats............................................................... 14
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 15
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH).............................................. 17
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 19
Instrument Cluster.........................................73
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................68
Interior Lamps
.................................................69
Courtesy Lamp..................................................... 69
Reading Lamps..................................................... 69
Interior Mirror.....................................................71 Auto-Dimming Mirror........................................... 71
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................178
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 179
Jump Starting....................................................... 179
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 178
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 179
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
L
Lane Keeping System.................................150 Lane Keeping Alert............................................ 150
Lighting Control..............................................66 Headlamp Flasher................................................ 67
High Beams............................................................ 66
Lighting Control Positions................................ 66
Parking Lamps....................................................... 67
Lighting..............................................................66 General Information........................................... 66
Load Carrying.................................................
153
Load Limit........................................................153
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer.................................................................. 153
Load Retaining Fixtures..............................
153
Securing Cargo.................................................... 153
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Locking and Unlocking.................................54
Automatic Locking............................................... 57
Automatic Re-Locking........................................ 57
Automatic Unlocking........................................... 57
Configurable Unlocking..................................... 58
Locking..................................................................... 54
Locking and Unlocking Confirmation...........54
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From Inside.................................................................... 54
One-Stage Unlocking......................................... 58
Opening and Closing the Double Rear Doors.................................................................... 55
Opening and Closing the Sliding Door.........55
Rear Emergency Exit............................................ 57
Two-Stage Unlocking......................................... 58
Unlocking................................................................ 54
Zone Re-Locking.................................................. 58
Locks...................................................................54
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 256
M
Maintenance.................................................200 General Information......................................... 200
Manual Climate Control..............................90
Manu
al Seats...................................................97
A
djusting the Armrest........................................ 98
Adjusting the Lumbar Support........................ 97
Moving the Seat Backward or Forward............................................................... 97
Recline Adjustment............................................. 97
Media Hub......................................................298
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 79
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors................93
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 70
Mobile Communications Equipment........11
Motorcraft Parts - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel............................................................269
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L...............................267
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L..............................268
MyFord Touch ™
...........................................349
General Information......................................... 349
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................52
MyKey ™.............................................................47
Principle of Operation......................................... 47N
Navigation.....................................................404
cityseekr............................................................... 406
Map Mode............................................................ 409
Navigation Map Updates.................................. 411
Navigation Voice Commands......................... 411
Point of Interest (POI) Categories..............406
Quick-touch Buttons........................................ 410
Setting a Destination....................................... 405
Setting Your Navigation Preferences.........407
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
..........436
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® (Vehicles with
a 3.2L, 3.5L and 3.7L Engine)....................436
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 437
O
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 204
Opening and Closing the Hood.............200 Closing the Hood................................................ 201
Opening the Hood............................................ 200
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................185
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........185
Overhead Console.......................................
105
Overhead Storage Compartments..............105
P
Parking Aid
......................................................143
Switching the Parking Aid System
Off....................................................................... 144
Parking Aids....................................................
143
Principle of Operation....................................... 143
Parking Brake.................................................
138
Center Parking Brake......................................... 138
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................59 SecuriLock®........................................................... 59
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................59
Perchlorate........................................................10
Personalized Settings..................................83 Measure Units........................................................ 83
Switching Chimes Off or On............................ 83
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Phone...............................................................387
Making C alls........................................................ 389
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................389
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 388
Phone Menu Options....................................... 390
Phone Settings................................................... 393
Phone Voice Commands................................ 394
Receiving Calls................................................... 390
Text Messaging.................................................... 391
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................180
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 54
Power Seats.....................................................98 P
ower Lumbar...................................................... 99
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................210 Adding Power Steering Fluid.......................... 210
Power Windows..............................................70 Accessory Delay.................................................... 70
Bounce-Back......................................................... 70
Driver Side One-Touch Down.......................... 70
Driver Side One-Touch Up................................ 70
R
Rear Passenger Climate Controls............93
Rear Quarter Windows
.................................72
Closing the Rear Windows................................ 72
Opening the Rear Windows.............................. 72
Rear Seats........................................................
99
Installing the Seats............................................. 101
Recline Adjustment........................................... 100
Removing Seats, 12 & 15 Passenger Vehicles............................................................. 100
Rear View Camera.......................................
144
Switching the Rear View Camera Off.........146
Switching the Rear View Camera On..........145
Using the Display................................................ 145
Vehicles with Parking Aid................................ 146
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 144
Recommended Towing Weights............162 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 164
Reduced Engine Performance.................173
Refueling..........................................................120 Remote Control..............................................44
C
ar Finder................................................................ 45
Integrated Key head Transmitter...................44
Programming a New Remote Control..........45
Replacing the Battery......................................... 45
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 46
Removing a Headlamp...............................216
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............230
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................10
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts...................... 11
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................46
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................186
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................185
Roadside Assistance...................................
176
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.........................................................176
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance.........................................................176
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 176
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 176
Roadside Emergencies...............................176
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 173
Running Out of Fuel......................................115 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 115
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 115
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment................30
Safety Belt Minder..........................................31 Belt-Minder®.......................................................... 31
Safety Belts.......................................................27 Principle of Operation......................................... 27
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................30
Conditions of operation...................................... 31
Safety Canopy ™.............................................
41
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Tire Care..........................................................234
Gl
ossary of Tire Terminology......................... 235
Inflating the Tires............................................... 243
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grades............................................................... 234
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 236
Inspecting the Tires and Wheel Valve Stems................................................................ 245
Location of the Tire Label............................... 243
Tire Age................................................................. 246
Tire and Wheel Alignment............................. 249
Tire Damage........................................................ 246
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................248
Tire Replacement Requirements.................247
Tire Rotation........................................................ 249
Tire Safety Practices........................................ 248
Tire Wear............................................................... 246
United States Department of Transportation Tire Quality
Grades............................................................... 234
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............251 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 252
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure........................................................ 254
Understanding the Tire Pressure Monitoring System ............................................................. 253
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 233
Towing a Trailer..............................................161 L
oad Placement................................................... 161
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........171 Emergency Towing.............................................. 171
Recreational Vehicle Towing ........................... 171
Towing...............................................................161
Traction Control............................................139 Principle of Operation....................................... 139
Trailer Sway Control
....................................162
Transmission Code Designation..............271
T
ransmission..................................................133
Transmission See: Transmission............................................... 133
Transporting the Vehicle............................170 Trip Computer.................................................82
A
ll Values................................................................. 82
Average Fuel Consumption.............................. 82
Distance to Empty............................................... 83
Outside Air Temperature................................... 83
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 82
Trip Odometer....................................................... 83
Trip Timer................................................................ 83
U
Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
..............................................203
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L....................201
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L...................202
USB Port..........................................................297
Using Cruise Control
....................................147
Switching Cruise Control Off.........................148
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 147
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
...........................................................51
Vehicles With Ford-Approved Aftermarket
Remote Start Systems................................... 51
Vehicles With Non-Ford-Approved Aftermarket Remote Start Systems.........51
Using Snow Chains......................................251
Using Stability Control................................142 A
dvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®).............................................................. 142
Using SYNC
™ With Your Media
Player.............................................................332
Accessing Your Play Menu.............................. 337
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 332
Media Menu Features...................................... 336
Media Voice Commands................................. 334
System Settings................................................. 339
What's Playing?................................................. 333
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