Lighting
General Information.....................................66
Lighting C
ontrol..............................................66
Autolamps........................................................67
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................
68
Daytime Running Lamps............................
68
Direction Indicators.......................................
69
Interior Lamps.................................................69
W
indows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................
70
Exterior Mirrors..................................................71
Interior Mirror.....................................................71
Rear Quarter Windows
.................................72
Instrument Cluster
Gauges................................................................73
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................75
Audible Warnings and Indicators
..............77
Information Displays
General Information
......................................79
Trip Computer.................................................
82
Personalized Settings..................................
83
Information Messages.................................84
Climate Control
Principle of Operation..................................89
Air Vents............................................................89
Manual Climate Control..............................90
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................91
Rear Passenger Climate Controls............93
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................93
S
eats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................95
Head Restraints..............................................95
Manual Seats...................................................
97 Power Seats.....................................................98
R
ear Seats........................................................
99
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................103
Cigar Lighter
...................................................104
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders....................................................105
Ov
erhead Console.......................................
105
Bottle Holder..................................................
105
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information....................................106
Ignition Switch..............................................106
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.......................106
Starting a Diesel Engine.............................107
Diesel Particulate Filter..............................108
Switching Off the Engine
..........................109
Engine Block Heater....................................109
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.........................................111
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................112
Fuel Quality - Diesel
......................................113
Running Out of Fuel......................................115
Catalytic Converter.......................................116
Selective Catalytic Reduction System...........................................................117
Refueling..........................................................120
Fuel Consumption........................................122
Emission Control System...........................122
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
............................133
Brakes
General Information.....................................137
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Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes............................................................137
Parking Brake.................................................138
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................139
Using Traction Control................................139
Stability Control
Principle of Operation..................................141
Using Stability Control................................142
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................143
P
arking Aid......................................................143
Rear View Camera.......................................144
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................147
Using C
ruise Control....................................147
Driving Aids
Speed Limiter
................................................149
Driver Alert
......................................................149
Lane Keeping System
.................................150
Load Carrying
Load Retaining Fixtures..............................153
Load Limit........................................................153
Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................161
Trailer Sway Control....................................162
Recommended Towing Weights............162
Essential Towing Checks...........................164
Transporting the Vehicle............................170
T
owing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........171
Driving Hints
Br
eaking-In......................................................173 R
educed Engine Performance.................173
Ec
onomical Driving.......................................173
Cold Weather Precautions........................174
Driving Through Water................................174
Fl
oor Mats........................................................174
R
oadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................176
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................177
Fuel Shutoff.....................................................177
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................178
P
ost-Crash Alert System...........................180
C
ustomer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need.................181
In California (U.S. Only).............................182
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................183
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................183
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................184
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................185
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................185
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................186
Fuses
Fus
e Box Locations......................................187
Fuse Specification Chart...........................188
Changing a Fuse
...........................................198
Maintenance
General Information..................................200
Opening and Closing the Hood.............200
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L....................201
Under Hood Ov
erview - 3.7L...................202
Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.............................................203
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Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L.........................204
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L..........................204
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke
Diesel...........................................................204
Engine Oil Check..........................................204
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter.............................................................205
Engine Coolant Check
...............................206
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................209
Brake Fluid Check.........................................210
P
ower Steering Fluid Check.....................210
Washer Fluid Check.....................................210
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap........210
Fuel Filter - Gasoline....................................212
Changing the 12V Ba
ttery
..........................213
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................215
Changing the Wiper Blades......................
215
Adjusting the Headlamps
..........................215
Removing a Headlamp...............................216
Changing a Bulb
............................................217
Bulb Specification Chart............................221
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.5L.....223
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L......224
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel................................225
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products........................................227
Cleaning the Exterior...................................227
W
axing.............................................................228
Cleaning the Engine....................................228
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................229
Cleaning the Interior...................................229
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.......................229
R
epairing Minor Paint Damage..............230
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................230
Vehicle Storage..............................................231 Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................
233
Tire Care..........................................................234
Using W
inter Tires.......................................250
Using S
now Chains......................................251
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............251
Changing a Road Wheel...........................256
T
echnical Specifications
...........................264
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications - 3.5L....................265
Engine Specifications - 3.7L....................265
Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.............................................
266
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L..............................267
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L..............................268
Mot
orcraft Parts -
3.2L Power Stroke
Diesel...........................................................269
Vehicle Identification Number
................270
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................270
Transmission Code Designation
..............271
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L......271
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.....274
Capacities and Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel................................278
A
udio System
General Information...................................282
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM......283
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD.........................................................286
A
udio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ S
YNC............................................................288
Audio Unit -
Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC/Satellite Radio............................290
Digital Radio..................................................292
S
atellite Radio..............................................294
Audio Input Jack...........................................297
USB Port..........................................................297
Media Hub......................................................298
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Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
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
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Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Service engine soon
Side airbag Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING
A large number of electronic components
of your vehicle contain data storage
modules temporarily or permanently
storing technical data about the condition
of the vehicle, events and errors.
In general, this technical information
documents the condition of parts,
modules, systems or the environment:
• Operating conditions of system
components (e.g. filling levels).
• Status messages of the vehicle and its
individual components (e.g. number of
wheel revolutions/rotational speed,
deceleration, lateral acceleration).
• Malfunction and defects in important
system components (e.g. lighting and
brake system).
• Vehicle reactions in particular driving
situations (e.g. inflation of an airbag,
activation of the stability regulation
system).
• Environmental conditions (e.g.
temperature).
These data are exclusively technical and
help identification and correction of errors
as well as optimisation of vehicle
functions. Motion profiles indicating
travelled routes cannot be created with
these data.
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If services are used (e.g. repair works,
service processes, warranty cases, quality
assurance), employees of the service
network (including manufacturers) are
able to read out this technical information
from the event and error data storage
modules using special diagnostic devices.
If required, you will receive further
information. After an error has been
corrected, these data are deleted from the
error storage module or they are constantly
overwritten.
When using the vehicle, situations may
occur in which these technical data related
to other information (accident report,
damages on the vehicle, witness
statements etc.) may be associated with
a specific person - possibly, with the
assistance of an expert.
Additional functions contractually agreed
upon with the client (e.g. vehicle location
in emergency cases) allow the
transmission of particular vehicle data
from the vehicle.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Some constituents of engine
exhaust, certain vehicle components,
certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle such
as airbag modules, safety belt
pretensioners and remote control batteries
may contain perchlorate material. Special
handling may apply for service or vehicle
end of life disposal. For more information
visit: Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate
FORD CREDIT
(U.S. Only)
Ford Credit offers a full range of financing
and lease plans to help you acquire your
vehicle. If you have financed or leased your
vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for
your business.
For your convenience we offer a number
of ways to contact us, as well as to help
manage your account.
Phone: 1-800-727-7000
For more information regarding Ford Credit,
as well as to access Account Manager,
please go to www.fordcredit.com.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
Your vehicle has been built to the highest
standards using quality parts. We
recommend that you demand the use of
genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
whenever your vehicle requires scheduled
maintenance or repair. You can clearly
identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or
Motorcraft branding on the parts or their
packaging.
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Switching the Belt-Minder on and off
WARNING
While the system allows you to
switch it off, this system is designed
to improve your chances of being
safely belted and surviving a crash. We
recommend you leave the system
switched on. To reduce the risk of injury,
do not switch the system on or off while
driving your vehicle. Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before
proceeding with the programming
procedure.
The system can be switched on and off by
carrying out the following procedure:
Before following the procedure, make sure
that:
•
The parking brake is set.
• The transmission selector lever is in
position park (P).
• The ignition is switched off.
• The driver safety belt is unbuckled.
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine.
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (about one minute). After
Step 2, wait an additional five seconds
before proceeding with Step 3. Once
Step 3 is started, the procedure must
be completed within 30 seconds.
3. Buckle then unbuckle the driver safety
belt three times at a moderate speed,
ending in the unbuckled state. After
Step 3, the safety belt warning light will
illuminate.
4. While the safety belt warning light is illuminated, buckle then unbuckle the
driver safety belt. After Step 4, the
safety belt warning light will flash for
confirmation. •
This will disable the feature if it is
currently enabled.
• This will enable the feature if it is
currently disabled.
CHILD RESTRAINT AND
SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE
Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child
safety seat systems periodically to make
sure they work properly and are not
damaged. Inspect the vehicle and child
seat safety belts to make sure there are no
nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary.
All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including
retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle
assemblies, buckle support assemblies
(slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt
height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder
belt guide on seat back (if equipped), child
safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and
attaching hardware, should be inspected
after a crash. Read the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions for additional
inspection and maintenance information
specific to the child restraint.
Ford Motor Company recommends that
all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles
involved in a crash be replaced. However,
if the crash was minor and an authorized
dealer finds that the belts do not show
damage and continue to operate properly,
they do not need to be replaced. Safety
belt assemblies not in use during a crash
should also be inspected and replaced if
either damage or improper operation is
noted.
Properly care for safety belts. See Vehicle
Care
(page 227).
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The remote control allows you to:
•
remotely lock or unlock the vehicle
doors
• unlock the doors without actively using
a key or remote control (intelligent
access only)
• remotely open the power liftgate (if
equipped)
• remotely start or stop the engine (if
equipped)
• arm and disarm the anti-theft system
• activate the panic alarm.
GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not
expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
The term IC before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10
meters). Vehicles with the remote start
feature will have a greater range. One of
the following could cause a decrease in
operating range:
• weather conditions
• nearby radio towers •
structures around the vehicle
• other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle
The radio frequency used by your remote
control can also be used by other short
distance radio transmissions, for example
amateur radios, medical equipment,
wireless headphones, remote controls and
alarm systems. If the frequencies are
jammed, you will not be able to use your
remote control. You can lock and unlock
the doors with the key.
Note: Make sure to lock your vehicle before
leaving it unattended.
Note: If you are in range, the remote control
will operate if you press any button
unintentionally.
REMOTE CONTROL
Integrated Key head Transmitter
(If Equipped) Use the key blade to start your vehicle and
unlock or lock the driver door from outside
your vehicle. The transmitter portion
functions as the remote control.
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