PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A FORD
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (U.S.
Only)
More than 32 million Ford owners have
discovered the powerful protection of Ford
Extended Service Plan. It is the extended
service plan backed by Ford Motor
Company, and provides peace of mind
protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty coverage.
Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts and
labor – can easily exceed the price of your
Ford Extended Service Plan. With Ford ESP
you minimize your risk for unexpected
repair bills and rising repair costs.
Up to 1,000+ Covered Vehicle
Components
There are four core Extended Service Plans
with different levels of coverage. Ask your
authorized dealer for details.
1. PremiumCARE - Our most
comprehensive coverage. With over
1,000 covered components, this plan
is so complete that we generally only
discuss what’ s not covered.
2. ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
Ford Extended Service Plan is honored by
all authorized Ford dealers in the U.S.,
Canada and Mexico. It is the extended
service plan authorized and backed by Ford
Motor Company. That means you get:
•
Reliable, quality service at any Ford or
Lincoln dealership
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine parts
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
You take advantage of replacement
transportation if your vehicle is at your
authorized dealer for same day covered
repairs.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including bumper to bumper
warranty repairs, and Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,
including:
• Towing, flat-tire change and battery
jump starts
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car.
• Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle,
rental car coverage and emergency
transportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford
Extended Service Plan coverage expires,
you can transfer any remaining coverage
to the new owner. Whenever you sell your
vehicle, prospective buyers may have a
higher degree of confidence that vehicle
was properly maintained with Ford ESP,
thereby improving resale value.
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When ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED appears in the
information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or 500 miles
(800 kilometers) of the
ENGINE OIL
CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message appearing. Make
sure you reset the oil monitoring system
after each oil change.
If your information display resets
prematurely, becomes inoperative or the
vehicle battery becomes discharged or
disconnected, the oil monitoring system
resets to 100% oil life. You should change
your engine oil one year or 10000 miles
(16000 kilometers) from the previous oil
change. Never exceed one year or 10000
miles (16000 kilometers) between oil
change intervals.
C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid
Your vehicle is equipped with the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor system, which
displays a message in the information
display at the proper oil change interval.
This interval may be up to two years or
20000 miles (32000 kilometers).
When ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED
appears in the
information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or 500 miles
(800 kilometers) of the
ENGINE OIL
CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message appearing. Make
sure you reset the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor after each oil change.
If your information display resets
prematurely or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at
six months or 5000 miles (8000
kilometers) from your last oil change.
Never exceed two years or 20000 miles
(32000 kilometers) between oil change
intervals. All Vehicles
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex, performance
systems. Every manufacturer develops
these systems using different
specifications and performance features.
That is why it is important to rely upon your
dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information.
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Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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Check Every 12 Months (C-MAX Energi
Plug-in Hybrid Only)
Inspect the engine oil filter for signs of
damage such as rust, paint blistering,
scratches or dents. If any of these
conditions are present, replace the filter.
See Normal Scheduled Maintenance
(page 352). Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great. Multi-point inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires for wear and proper pressure**
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control......................................... 108
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 164
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 165
Accessories....................................................344 Exterior style........................................................ 344
Interior style......................................................... 344
Lifestyle................................................................. 344
Peace of mind..................................................... 344
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Active Park Assist
..........................................172
Automatic Steering into Parking
Space.................................................................. 173
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........174
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 174
Using Active Park Assist................................... 172
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................231 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 232
Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 231
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
....................67
Airbag Disposal...............................................43
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 108
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............238
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 66
Ambient Lighting............................................79
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................66 Arming the Alarm................................................ 66
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 66
Appendices....................................................366
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............92 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime................................................................... 92
Engine On Warning Chime................................ 92
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 92
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 92
Keyless Warning Alert ........................................ 92
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 92Audio Control...................................................67
Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 68
Audio System
................................................283
General Information......................................... 283
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................284
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.................................................286
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD
..........................................................288
Menu Structure.................................................. 289
Autolamps.........................................................75 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 75
Automatic Climate Control......................108 Temperature Control........................................ 109
Automatic Engine Shutdown...................133
Automatic Transmission
.............................161
Automatic Transmission................................... 161
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 162
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 163
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................227
Autowipers........................................................70
Auxiliary Power Points................................126 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 126
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 126
Locations............................................................... 126
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 228
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........218
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check.........................................227
Brakes
...............................................................164
General Information.......................................... 164
Breaking-In......................................................192
Bulb Specification Chart...........................237
C
Cabin Air Filter..................................................111
California Proposition 65..............................11
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Capacities and Specifications...............280
Specifications..................................................... 280
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 241
Center Console..............................................128
Changing a Bulb...........................................232 Replacing Fog, Park and Direction Indicator
Bulbs.................................................................. 234
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs........................... 232
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb...........236
Replacing Reverse Lamp and Tail Lamp Bulbs.................................................................. 235
Replacing Tail, Brake and Direction Indicator Bulbs............................................... 234
Replacing the Center High Mounted Brake Lamp Bulbs..................................................... 236
Changing a Fuse............................................217 Fuses........................................................................\
217
Changing the 12V Battery.........................228
Changing the Engine Air Filter................238 Air Cleaner Assembly Components...........238
Installing the Engine Air Filter
Element
............................................................ 240
Removing the Engine Air Filter Element............................................................ 239
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................229 Changing the Rear Window Wiper
Blade
................................................................. 230
Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades............................................................... 230
Service Position.................................................. 229
Charging the High Voltage Battery........155 Charge Port........................................................... 158
Charging................................................................. 158
Charging Equipment......................................... 155
Disconnecting the Charging Coupler..........160
Locking the Charging Coupler....................... 159
Waiting to Charge............................................... 159
Checking MyKey System Status...............54 MyKey Distance.................................................... 54
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 54
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 54
Checking the Wiper Blades......................229
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................33
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
Child Safety
.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15Child Safety Locks
..........................................25
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 26
Right-Hand Side................................................... 26
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................245
Cleaning Products
........................................241
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................245
Cleaning the Engine....................................243
Cleaning the Exterior
...................................241
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 242
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 242
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 242
Underbody............................................................ 242
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
........................244
Cleaning the Interior...................................244
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................243
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52
Climate Control............................................108
Collision, Damage or Fire Event..............199 Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric
and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped
With High Voltage Batteries...................... 199
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 223
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Creating a MyKey............................................52 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 52
Cruise Control.................................................68 Principle of Operation....................................... 179
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 179
Customer Assistance
.................................202
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps..............................77 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 77
Type 2 - Configurable.......................................... 77
Digital Radio...................................................291 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 292
Direction Indicators
........................................78
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Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............121
Gauges...............................................................85 Left Information Display.................................... 85
Right Information Display................................. 87
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................44
Intelligent Access................................................. 44
General Maintenance Information.......348
Multi-point Inspection...................................... 351
Owner Checks and Services......................... 350
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 348
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 348
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 348
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................205
Getting the Services You Need...............202 Away From Home.............................................. 202
Global Opening
................................................81
Opening the Windows........................................ 81
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 165
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................196
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 231
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................76
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 232
Head Restraints..............................................113 Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 114
Heated Seats
.................................................120
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................111 Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................... 111
Heated Rear Window.......................................... 111
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 108
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch............................................................160
High Voltage Battery
...................................153
General Information.......................................... 153Hill Start Assist
..............................................165
Switching the System On and Off...............166
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 166
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................109
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................. 110
General Hints....................................................... 109
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 110
Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........110
Recommended Settings for Heating...........110
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 110
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................165
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........218
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions.....................................................140
Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........................135 Battery:................................................................... 136
Braking:................................................................... 136
Driving:.................................................................... 135
Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy..............136
Engine:.................................................................... 136
EV+ Mode............................................................... 137
Starting:.................................................................. 135
Stopping:................................................................ 135
Transmission Operation:.................................. 135
I
Ignition Switch...............................................129
In California (U.S. Only)
............................203
Information Display Control......................69
Multimedia Controls........................................... 69
Information Displays
.....................................93
General Information............................................ 93
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Information Messages.................................101
AdvanceTrac®..................................................... 102
Alarm....................................................................... 102
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)............................................................ 102
Doors....................................................................... 103
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 103
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 103
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 104
Maintenance........................................................ 105
MyKey..................................................................... 105
Park Aid.................................................................. 106
Park Brake............................................................. 106
Power Steering.................................................... 107
Remote Start........................................................ 107
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 107
Transmission........................................................ 107
Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Child Seats............................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
........................................85
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................76
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 76
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............76
Interior Lamps
.................................................78
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 78
Front Interior Lamp - With Panorama Roof...................................................................... 78
Rear Interior Lamp............................................... 79
Interior Mirror
...................................................83
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 83
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................197 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 197
Jump Starting...................................................... 198
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 197
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 198
K
Keyless Starting
............................................129
Ignition Modes..................................................... 130Keys and Remote Controls.........................44
L
Lighting Control
...............................................74
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 75
High Beams............................................................. 74
Lighting...............................................................74 General Information............................................ 74
Load Carrying.................................................182
Load Limit
.......................................................183
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer .................................................................. 183
Locking and Unlocking
.................................56
Activating Intelligent Access ........................... 57
Autolock.................................................................. 59
Battery Saver......................................................... 60
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 59
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 59
Mechanical Key..................................................... 57
Opening a Rear Door from Inside................... 57
Power Door Locks................................................ 56
Remote Control.................................................... 56
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 58
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys ........................................................................\
........ 58
Locks
...................................................................56
Luggage Covers.............................................182 Removing the Shade......................................... 182
M
Maintenance..................................................218 General Information.......................................... 218
Manual Liftgate..............................................60 Closing the Liftgate.............................................. 61
Opening the Liftgate.......................................... 60
Manual Seats
..................................................115
Adjusting the Height of the Driver's
Seat...................................................................... 116
Lumbar Adjustment (If Equipped)................117
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 116
Recline Adjustment............................................ 116
Media Hub
......................................................296
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 93
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