What You Should Know About Fail-Safe
Cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this
feature allows the vehicle to be driven
temporarily before incremental component
damage is incurred. The “fail-safe
” distance
depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle
load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the engine
coolant temperature gauge will move to the
red (hot) area and: The coolant temperature warning
light will illuminate.
The service engine soon indicator
will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine will
automatically switch to alternating cylinder
operation. Each disabled cylinder acts as an
air pump and cools the engine. When this occurs the vehicle will still operate.
However:
•
The engine power will be limited.
• The air conditioning system will be
disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine
temperature and the engine will completely
shut down, causing steering and braking
effort to increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the
engine can be re-started. Take your vehicle
to an authorized dealer as soon as possible
to minimize engine damage.
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated WARNINGS
Fail-safe mode is for use during
emergencies only. Operate the vehicle
in fail-safe mode only as long as necessary
to bring the vehicle to rest in a safe location
and seek immediate repairs. When in fail-safe
mode, the vehicle will have limited power,
will not be able to maintain high-speed WARNINGS
operation, and may completely shut down
without warning, potentially losing engine
power, power steering assist, and power
brake assist, which may increase the
possibility of a crash resulting in serious
injury. Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
Note:
Driving the vehicle without repairing
the engine problem increases the chance of
engine damage. Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
You have limited engine power when in the
fail-safe mode, so drive the vehicle with
caution. The vehicle will not be able to
maintain high-speed operation and the
engine will run rough. Remember that the
engine is capable of completely shutting
down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to an
authorized dealer.
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WARNINGS
1. Make sure that you have the correct
tire and wheel size.
2. Lubricate the tire bead and wheel
bead seat area again.
3. Stand at a minimum of 12 feet (3.66
meters) away from the wheel and tire
assembly.
4. Use both eye and ear protection.
For a mounting pressure more than 20
psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum
pressure, a Ford dealer or other tire
service professional should do the
mounting.
Always inflate steel carcass tires with a
remote air fill with the person inflating
standing at a minimum of 12 feet (3.66
meters) away from the wheel and tire
assembly Important: Remember to replace the
wheel valve stems when the road tires
are replaced on your vehicle
It is recommended that the two front
tires or two rear tires generally be
replaced as a pair.
The tire pressure sensors mounted in
the wheels (originally installed on your
vehicle) are not designed to be used in
aftermarket wheels.
The use of wheels or tires not
recommended by Ford Motor Company
may affect the operation of your tire
pressure monitoring system.
If the TPMS indicator is flashing, your
TPMS is malfunctioning. Your
replacement tire might be incompatible
with your TPMS, or some component of
the TPMS may be damaged. Safety Practices WARNINGS
If your vehicle is stuck in snow,
mud or sand, do not rapidly spin
the tires; spinning the tires can tear the
tire and cause an explosion. A tire can
explode in as little as three to five
seconds. Do not spin the wheels at over 35
mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail
and injure a passenger or bystander. Driving habits have a great deal to do
with your tire mileage and safety.
•
Observe posted speed limits.
• Avoid fast starts, stops and turns.
• Avoid potholes and objects on the
road.
• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire
against a curb when parking.
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Brake Fluid Check........................................294
Brakes..............................................................192 General Information............................................192
Breaking-In.....................................................249
Bulb Specification Chart
.............................299
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................142
California Proposition 65................................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L Hybrid...........................................................350
Specifications.......................................................351
Capacities and Specifications...................346
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................302
Center Console.............................................162
Changing a Bulb
...........................................299
Lamp Assembly Condensation.......................299
Replacing Bulbs..................................................299
Changing a Fuse
..........................................284
Fuses.....................................................................284
Changing the 12V Battery..........................295
Changing the Engine Air Filter
..................301
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................297
Checking MyKey System Status.................62
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................297 Child Restraint and Safety Belt
Maintenance.................................................40
Child Safety
.......................................................15
General Information..............................................15
Child Safety Locks..........................................30 Left-Hand Side........................................................31
Right-Hand Side.....................................................31
Child Seat Positioning...................................28
Cleaning Leather Seats
..............................307
Cleaning Products.......................................302
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................308
Cleaning the Engine
....................................304
Cleaning the Exterior..................................302 Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts........................303
Exterior Chrome..................................................303
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)....................303
Underbody...........................................................303
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens...........................306
Cleaning the Interior...................................305 Cleaning Black Label Interior (If
Equipped)........................................................305
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................304
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................60
Climate............................................................430 Climate Control Voice Commands.................434
Smart Zone Feature...........................................433 Climate Control..............................................139
Climate Controlled Seats............................153
Cooled Seats........................................................153
Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............257 Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric
and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped With
High Voltage Batteries.................................257
Collision Warning System..........................233 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................233
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................289
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator...........51
Creating a MyKey...........................................60 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................60
Cruise Control
.................................................80
Principle of Operation........................................212
Type 1.......................................................................80
Type 2......................................................................80
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................212
Customer Assistance..................................260
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
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Entertainment................................................385
A/V Inputs.............................................................405
AM/FM Radio.......................................................387
Bluetooth Audio..................................................405
Browsing Device Content................................386
CD........................................................................\
..399
SD Card Slot and USB Port.............................400
Sirius® Satellite Radio (If Activated)...............394
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information...................................404
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake..............................
193
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording..............................................9
Export Unique Options...................................14
Extended Service Plan (ESP).....................465 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)................466
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)............................465
Exterior Mirrors
................................................94
Auto-Dimming Feature........................................95
Blind Spot Monitor................................................96
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................
95
Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................95
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................96
Memory Mirrors.....................................................95
Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................94
Power-Folding Mirrors.........................................95
Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................95 F
Fastening the Safety Belts...........................33
Rear Inflatable Safety Belt..................................35
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.......................36
Safety Belt Locking Modes.................................34
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy.............33
Flat Tire Inflation See: Temporary Mobility Kit...............................311
Floor Mats......................................................250
Front Passenger Sensing System..............45
Fuel and Refueling........................................174
Fuel Consumption
.........................................180
Calculating Fuel Economy................................180
Filling the Tank.....................................................180
Fuel Filter
.......................................................295
Fuel Quality.....................................................175 Choosing the Right Fuel....................................175
Octane Recommendations...............................175
Fuel Shutoff...................................................253
Fuses...............................................................267
Fuse Specification Chart............................267 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........278
Power Distribution Box.....................................267 G
Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............155
Gauges............................................................100 Left Information Display......................................101
Right Information Display..................................103
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................53
Intelligent Access..................................................53
General Maintenance Information...........468 Multi-point Inspection.........................................471
Owner Checks and Services...........................470
Protecting Your Investment.............................468
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................
468
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?......................................................468
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................263
Getting the Services You Need................260 Away From Home..............................................260
Global Opening and Closing.......................94 Closing the Windows...........................................94
Opening the Windows.........................................94
H
Hazard Warning Flashers
...........................253
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Warning Lamps and Indicators..................103
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................103
Anti-Lock Braking System.................................104
Battery....................................................................104
Blind Spot Monitor..............................................104
Brake System.......................................................104
Cruise Control......................................................104
Direction Indicator...............................................104
Door Ajar...............................................................105
Electric Park Brake..............................................105
Engine Oil..............................................................105
Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature..........105
Fasten Safety Belt...............................................105
Front Airbag..........................................................105
Grade Assist.........................................................105
Heads Up Display...............................................105
High Beam............................................................105
Hood Ajar..............................................................105
Lane Keeping Aid................................................105
Low Fuel Level.....................................................106
Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................106
Low Washer Fluid................................................106
Parking Lamps.....................................................106
Powertrain Fault..................................................106
Ready to Drive.....................................................106
Service Engine Soon..........................................106 Stability Control...............................................107
Stability Control Off.............................................107
Stop Safely............................................................107
Trunk Ajar..............................................................107
Washer Fluid Check....................................294
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior...............................302
See: Wipers and Washers..................................82
Waxing............................................................303
Wheels and Tires
............................................311
Technical Specifications...................................344
Windows and Mirrors
.....................................93
Windshield Washers.......................................84
Windshield Wipers.........................................82
Intermittent Wipe..................................................82
Speed Dependent Wipers..................................82
Wipers and Washers......................................82
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