FUEL QUALITY
Choosing the Right Fuel
We recommend regular unleaded gasoline
with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
Some fuel stations offer fuels posted as
regular unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating below 87, particularly in high altitude
areas. We do not recommend fuels with
an octane rating below 87.
For vehicles with EcoBoost engines, to
provide improved performance, we
recommend premium fuel for severe duty
usage such as trailer tow.
Do not use any fuel other than those
recommended because they could lead to
engine damage that may not be covered
by the vehicle Warranty.
Note:
Use of any fuel other than those
recommended can impair the emission
control system and cause a loss of vehicle
performance.
Do not use:
• Diesel fuel.
• Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
• Fuel containing more than 15% ethanol
or E85 fuel.
• Fuels containing methanol.
• Fuels containing metallic-based
additives, including manganese-based
compounds. •
Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
• Leaded fuel (using leaded fuel is
prohibited by law).
The use of fuels with metallic compounds
such as methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (commonly known
as MMT), which is a manganese-based
fuel additive, will impair engine
performance and affect the emission
control system.
Do not be concerned if the engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if the
engine knocks heavily while using fuel with
the recommended octane rating, contact
an authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.
FUEL FILLER FUNNEL
LOCATION
The fuel filler funnel is located in the spare
wheel storage tray.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Running out of fuel can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
If your vehicle runs out of fuel:
• Add a minimum of 1.3 gal (5 L) of fuel
to restart the engine. If your vehicle is
out of fuel and on a steep slope, more
fuel may be required.
• You may need to switch the ignition
from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to
pump the fuel from the tank to the
engine. When restarting, cranking time
takes a few seconds longer than
normal.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 1.6L ECOBOOST™
1.6L EcoBoost Engine
Engine Component
98
Cubic inches
Minimum 87 octane
Required fuel
10.0:1
Compression ratio
0.027 - 0.031 in. (0.70 - 0.80 mm)
Spark plug gap
Drivebelt Routing
1.6L Ecoboost engine ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
2.0L EcoBoost Engine
Engine Component
122
Cubic inches
Minimum 87 octane
Required fuel
9.3:1
Compression ratio
0.027 - 0.031 in. (0.70 - 0.80 mm)
Spark plug gap
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Drivebelt Routing
The long drivebelt is on the first
pulley groove closest to the
engine.
A.
The short drivebelt is on the
second pulley groove farthest
from engine.
B.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.5L 2.5L Engine
Engine Component
152
Cubic inches
Minimum 87 octane
Required fuel
9.7:1
Compression ratio
0.049 - 0.053 in. (1.25 - 1.35 mm)
Spark plug gap
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A
B
