
Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
Data Recording
..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
Replacement Parts Recommendation
........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................13
Export Unique Options..................................13
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................14
Child Safety
General Information
.......................................15
Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Booster Seats..................................................28
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................30
Child Safety Locks...........................................31
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation...................................33
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................34
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
......................38
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime.............................................................39
Seatbelt Reminder........................................39
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................41
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™
..........................42
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation..................................43 Driver and Passenger Airbags...................44
Front Passenger Sensing System............45
Side Airbags
.....................................................47
Safety Canopy ™
............................................48
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......49
Airbag Disposal..............................................50
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................51
Remote Control
...............................................51
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................56
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation
...................................57
Creating a MyKey
...........................................58
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................58
Checking MyKey System Status...............59
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
........................................................60
MyKey Troubleshooting..............................60
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................62
Keyless Entry
...................................................64
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock
....................................................67
Manual Tailgate
..............................................67
Electronic Tailgate
..........................................67
Removing the Tailgate.................................68
Tailgate Step
....................................................69
Bed Extender
...................................................70
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................72
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................74
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Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards....................76
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................78
Audio Control...................................................79
Voice Control...................................................80
Cruise Control
.................................................80
Information Display Control......................80
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals......................................81
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
.........................................82
Autowipers.......................................................82
Windshield Washers
.....................................83
Lighting
Lighting Control
..............................................84
Autolamps........................................................84
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................85
Daytime Running Lamps
............................86
Automatic High Beam Control.................86
Front Fog Lamps............................................88
Direction Indicators
.......................................88
Spot Lamps.....................................................88
Interior Lamps.................................................89
Ambient Lighting
.............................................91
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
..............................................92
Exterior Mirrors
................................................93
Interior Mirror
....................................................97
Sliding Windows
.............................................97
Sun Visors
.........................................................97
Moonroof..........................................................98 Instrument Cluster
Gauges.............................................................100
Warning Lamps and Indicators...............103
Audible Warnings and Indicators............107
Information Displays
General Information....................................108
Information Messages................................124
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control.............................139
Automatic Climate Control........................141
Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate.........................................................142
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................145
Cabin Air Filter...............................................145
Remote Start.................................................146
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................147
Head Restraints
.............................................147
Manual Seats.................................................149
Power Seats
...................................................150
Memory Function
..........................................152
Rear Seats
.......................................................154
Heated Seats.................................................154
Climate Controlled Seats..........................155
Front Seat Armrest.......................................157
Rear Seat Armrest
........................................157
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............158
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................162
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................164
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Pro Trailer Backup Assist™......................253
Trailer Sway Control...................................262
Recommended Towing Weights...........262
Essential Towing Checks
..........................269
Towing Points
................................................276
Transporting the Vehicle............................277
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......278
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................281
Economical Driving
......................................281
Driving Through Water
...............................282
Floor Mats
.......................................................282
Snowplowing................................................283
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................286
Hazard Warning Flashers
..........................287
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................287
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................288
Post-Crash Alert System
..........................290
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................291
In California (U.S. Only)
.............................292
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
.....................293
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................294
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................294
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature....................................................295
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)............................................................296
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................296
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................298
Changing a Fuse
..........................................306 Maintenance
General Information
...................................307
Opening and Closing the Hood..............307
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™...............................................308
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™...............................................309
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L....................310
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L.....................311
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................312
Engine Oil Check...........................................312
Engine Coolant Check.................................313
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................317
Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................317
Brake Fluid Check.........................................318
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................318
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................318
Fuel Filter
.........................................................318
Changing the 12V Battery..........................318
Checking the Wiper Blades
.....................320
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................320
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................321
Changing a Bulb...........................................322
Bulb Specification Chart...........................327
Changing the Engine Air Filter................329
Vehicle Care
General Information
...................................330
Cleaning Products
.......................................330
Cleaning the Exterior..................................330
Waxing..............................................................331
Cleaning the Engine
....................................332
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................332
Cleaning the Interior...................................333
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................333
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................334
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............335
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development we validate these parts
deliver the intended level of protection as
a whole system. A great way to know for
sure you are getting this level of protection
is to use genuine Ford replacement
collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage
caused to your vehicle as a result of the
failure of non-Ford parts may not be
covered by the Ford Warranty. For
additional information, refer to the terms
and conditions of the Ford Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is
covered and what is not covered by your
vehicle
’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
refer to the Warranty Manual that is
provided to you along with your Owner ’s
Manual.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted
with sophisticated electronic controls. WARNINGS
Failure to follow the specific
warnings and instructions could
result in personal injury. See
Supplementary Restraints System
(page 43). Front seat mounted rear-facing child
or infant seats should
NEVER be
placed in front of an active
passenger airbag. On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle
’s On-board Diagnostics
(OBD-II) system has a data port for
diagnostics, repair and reprogramming
services with diagnostic scan tools.
Installing a non-Ford-approved
aftermarket OBD plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for example
remote insurance company monitoring,
remote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or
engine reprogramming, may cause
interference or damage to vehicle systems.
We do not recommend or endorse the use
of any non-Ford-approved aftermarket
OBD plug-in devices. The vehicle Warranty
may not cover damage caused by any
non-Ford-approved aftermarket OBD
plug-in device.
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and
utility type vehicles WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types
of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please read
this Owner
’s Manual carefully. Your vehicle
is not a passenger car. As with other
vehicles of this type, failure to operate your
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury or death.
Using your vehicle with a snowplow
See
Snowplowing (page 283).
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.
Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford
Ambulance Preparation Package.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
See the following sections for directions
on how to properly use safety restraints
for children.
WARNINGS
Always make sure your child is
secured properly in a device that is
appropriate for their height, age and
weight. Child safety restraints must be
bought separately from your vehicle.
Failure to follow these instructions and
guidelines may result in an increased risk
of serious injury or death to your child. All children are shaped differently.
The recommendations for safety
restraints are based on probable
child height, age and weight thresholds
from the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and other safety
organizations, or are the minimum
requirements of law. We recommend
checking with a NHTSA Certified Child
Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and WARNINGS
consult your pediatrician to make sure your
child seat is appropriate for your child, and
is compatible with and properly installed
in your vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting
station and CPST, contact NHTSA toll free
at 1-888-327-4236 or go to
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada,
contact Transport Canada toll free at
1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.ca to
find a Child Car Seat Clinic in your area.
Failure to properly restrain children in
safety seats made especially for their
height, age, and weight may result in an
increased risk of serious injury or death to
your child. Do not leave children or animals
unattended in the vehicle. On hot
days, the temperature in the trunk or
vehicle interior can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people or animals to these
high temperatures for even a short time
can cause death or serious heat-related
injuries, including brain damage. Small
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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
Recommended restraint
type
Child size, height, weight, or age
Child
Use a child safety seat(sometimes called an
infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat).
Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less
(generally age four or younger).
Infants or
toddlers
Use a belt-positioningbooster seat.
Children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a child safety seat (gener-ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four
and less than age 12, and between 40 lb
(18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer).
Small children
Use a vehicle safety belthaving the lap belt snug
and low across the hips, shoulder belt centered
across the shoulder and chest, and seat back upright.
Children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a belt-positioning booster
seat (generally children who are at least
4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom-
mended by child restraint manufacturer).
Larger children
• You are required by law to properly use
safety seats for infants and toddlers in
the United States and Canada.
• Many states and provinces require that
small children use approved booster
seats until they reach age eight, a
height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters)
tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms).
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements about
the safety of children in your vehicle.
• When possible, always properly
restrain children 12 years of age and
under in a rear seating position of your
vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that
children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seating positions
than in a front seating position. See
Front Passenger Sensing System
(page 45). INSTALLING CHILD
RESTRAINTS
Child Seats
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3.
While holding the shoulder and lap belt
portions together, route the tongue
through the child seat according to the
child seat manufacturer's instructions.
Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle closest to the
direction the tongue is coming from)
for that seating position until you hear
a snap and feel the latch engage. Make
sure the tongue is latched securely by
pulling on it. 5. To put the retractor in the automatic
locking mode, grasp the shoulder
portion of the belt and pull downward
until all of the belt is pulled out.
Note: The automatic locking mode is
available on the front passenger and rear
seats. This vehicle does not require the use
of a locking clip.
6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as it retracts
to indicate it is in the automatic locking
mode.
7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode (you should
not be able to pull more belt out). If the
retractor is not locked, unbuckle the
belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6. 18
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8.
Remove remaining slack from the belt.
Force the seat down with extra weight,
for example, by pressing down or
kneeling on the child restraint while
pulling up on the shoulder belt in order
to force slack from the belt. This is
necessary to remove the remaining
slack that will exist once the extra
weight of the child is added to the child
restraint. It also helps to achieve the
proper snugness of the child seat to
your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean
toward the buckle will help to remove
remaining slack from the belt.
9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat
is equipped). 10. Before placing the child in the seat,
forcibly move the seat forward and
back to make sure the seat is securely
held in place.
To check this, grab the seat at the belt path
and attempt to move it side to side and
forward and back. There should be no
more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of
movement for proper installation.
Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA
Certified Child Passenger Safety
Technician to make certain the child
restraint is properly installed. In Canada,
check with your local St. John Ambulance
office for referral to a Certified Passenger
Seat Technician. Using Lap and Shoulder Belts
(Front Center Position of Super
Cab and Crew Cab) WARNINGS
Airbags can kill or injure a child in a
child seat. If you must use a
forward-facing child seat in the front
seat, move the vehicle seat upon which
the seat is installed all the way back. Rear facing child seats should never
be placed in front of an active airbag.
Always use both lap and shoulder
safety belt in the center seating
position.
The belt webbing below the tongue is the
lap portion of the combination lap and
shoulder belt, and the belt webbing above
the tongue is the shoulder belt portion of
the combination lap and shoulder belt.
1. Position the child safety seat in the
front center seat.
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