Ford Motor Company has recommendedmaintenance intervals for various partsand component systems based uponengineering testing. Ford Motor Companyrelies upon this testing to determine themost appropriate mileage for replacementof oils and fluids to protect your vehicle atthe lowest overall cost to you andrecommends against maintenanceschedules that deviate from the scheduledmaintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of onlygenuine Ford, Motorcraft orFord-authorized re-manufacturedreplacement parts engineered for yourvehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the FordWorkshop Manual list the recommendedadditives and chemicals for your vehicle.We do not recommend using chemicals oradditives not approved by us as part ofyour vehicle’s normal maintenance. Pleaseconsult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is anormal operating characteristic and, byitself, does not necessarily indicate aconcern or that the fluid needs to bechanged. However, a qualified expert, suchas the factory-trained technicians at yourdealership, should inspect discolored fluidsthat also show signs of overheating orforeign material contaminationimmediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate thesystem or using a Ford-approved flushingchemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections everymonth or at six-month intervals.
Check every month
Air filter restriction gauge.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display).
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.
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Fuel Consumption........................................147Calculating Fuel Economy..............................148Filling the Tank.....................................................147Fuel Filter........................................................244Fuel Quality.....................................................145Choosing the Right Fuel...................................145Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex FuelVehicle (If Equipped)...................................145Diesel Engine........................................................145Octane Recommendations............................145Fuel Shutoff....................................................213Fuses.................................................................223Fuse Specification Chart...........................223Passenger Compartment FusePanel..................................................................228Power Distribution Box....................................223
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener............129Gauges...............................................................82Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............83Engine Oil Pressure Gauge...............................83Fuel Gauge..............................................................83Information Display.............................................84Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge..................................................................83General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................47General Maintenance Information.......453Multi-point Inspection.....................................455Owner Checks and Services..........................454Protecting Your Investment...........................453Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.........................453Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................453Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................220Getting the Services You Need................217Away From Home...............................................217Global Opening................................................77Opening the Windows........................................77
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake..............................................170
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................213HDCSee: Using Hill Descent Control.....................177Head Restraints..............................................117Adjusting the Head Restraint..........................118Heated Seats..................................................124Rear Heated Seats ............................................124Heated Steering Wheel...............................68Heated Windows and Mirrors...................115Heated Exterior Mirror........................................115Heated Rear Window.........................................115HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................110Hill Start Assist..............................................170Switching the System On and Off.................171Using Hill Start Assist........................................170Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate...........................................................112Cooling the Interior Quickly..............................114General Hints.........................................................112Heating the Interior Quickly.............................113Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........114Recommended Settings for Heating...........114Side Window Defogging in ColdWeather..............................................................115Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................169Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........232
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Ignition Switch...............................................140In California (U.S. Only).............................218Information Display Control.......................67Type 1.........................................................................67Type 2.......................................................................68Information Displays....................................89General Information...........................................89Information.....................................................418911 Assist...............................................................425Alerts......................................................................424Calendar................................................................424Sirius Travel Link.................................................423SYNC Services (If Equipped, United StatesOnly)...................................................................419Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, USOnly)..................................................................427
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Information Messages...............................1004WD........................................................................109AdvanceTrac™...................................................100Alarm......................................................................100Diesel Messages..................................................101Doors and Locks.................................................104Drivetrain...............................................................104Engine.....................................................................105Fuel..........................................................................105Key...........................................................................105Maintenance........................................................106MyKey®..................................................................106Off Road.................................................................107Park Aid..................................................................107Park Brake..............................................................107Power Steering....................................................107Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................108Trailer......................................................................108Installing Child Seats.....................................16Child Seats...............................................................16Tether Strap Attachment..................................22Tether Strap Attachment (Rear SuperCabOnly).....................................................................23Using Cinch Tongue Lap and Shoulder Belts(All Front Center, Super Cab and CrewCab Rear Center Positions)..........................19Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................17Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................21Using Tether Straps..............................................21Instrument Cluster.........................................82Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................73Interior Lamps..................................................74Front Map Lamps (If equipped).....................74Rear Dome and Map Lamps............................75Interior Mirror....................................................79Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................79Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................214Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................214Jump Starting.......................................................215Preparing Your Vehicle......................................214Removing the Jumper Cables........................215
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Keyless Entry....................................................57SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD...............................................................57Unlocking and Locking the Doors..................59Keys and Remote Controls.........................47
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Lighting Control................................................71Headlamp Flasher................................................72High Beams..............................................................71Lighting................................................................71General Information.............................................71Limited Slip Differential..............................167Load Carrying.................................................185Load Limit.......................................................185Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles..............................................................191Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer.................................................................185Locking and Unlocking.................................56Autolock and Autounlock.................................56Battery Saver..........................................................57Illuminated Entry...................................................57Power Door Locks................................................56Remote Control....................................................56Smart Unlocks......................................................56Locks...................................................................56Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................290
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Maintenance..................................................232General Information..........................................232Manual Climate Control.............................110Manual Seats..................................................119Manual Lumbar ..................................................120Moving the Seat Backward andForward..............................................................119Recline Adjustment............................................119Media Hub......................................................328
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Snowplowing................................................209Engine temperature while plowing..............210Installing the Snowplow.................................209Operating the Vehicle with the SnowplowAttached...........................................................210Snowplowing with your Airbag EquippedVehicle...............................................................210Transmission operation whileplowing...............................................................211Special Notices................................................12New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II).......................12Special Instructions..............................................12Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance.............12Using your Vehicle as a Stationary PowerSource...................................................................13Using your Vehicle With a Snowplow............12Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................4576.2L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines...................4576.7L Diesel Engine.............................................460Exceptions...........................................................460Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control............................................183Stability Control.............................................174Principle of Operation.......................................174Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch...........................................140Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................141Cold Weather Starting (Flexible FuelVehicles Only)..................................................141Failure to Start......................................................141Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................142Important Ventilating Information...............142Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving.................................................................141Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary..........................................................141Starting and Stopping the Engine.........140General Information..........................................140Steering............................................................184Steering Wheel...............................................66Storage Compartments.............................139SunroofSee: Moonroof......................................................80Sun Visors.........................................................80Illuminated Vanity Mirror..................................80Slide-on-rod..........................................................80
Supplementary Restraints System..........37Principle of Operation.........................................37Symbols Glossary.............................................7SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................346911 Assist...............................................................346SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions &Information (TDI) (If Equipped, UnitedStates Only)...................................................350Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, UnitedStates Only)...................................................348SYNC™ AppLink™.....................................354SYNC Mobile Apps............................................354SYNC™............................................................329General Information.........................................329SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................365
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Tailgate Lock...................................................60Tailgate Step.....................................................61Closing the step.....................................................61Opening the step...................................................61Tailgate..............................................................60Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............303Terrain Response...........................................177Principle of Operation........................................177The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................219Tire Care..........................................................267Glossary of Tire Terminology........................268Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................267Information Contained on the TireSidewall...........................................................269Temperature A B C............................................268Traction AA A B C...............................................267Treadwear.............................................................267Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........284Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.......................................286Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System ......................................286TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................264Towing a Trailer.............................................192Load Placement..................................................192
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Vehicle Storage.............................................261Battery...................................................................262Body.........................................................................261Brakes.....................................................................262Cooling system...................................................262Engine....................................................................262Fuel system..........................................................262General...................................................................261Miscellaneous.....................................................262Removing Vehicle From Storage.................262Tires........................................................................262VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................110VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............305Voice Control....................................................67
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................844X2.............................................................................874X4 HIGH.................................................................874X4 LOW.................................................................87Anti-Lock Braking System................................84Battery.....................................................................84Brake System........................................................84Check Fuel Cap.....................................................85Cruise Control........................................................85Diesel Warning Lights.........................................87Direction Indicator...............................................85Door Ajar.................................................................85Electronic Locking Differential........................85Engine Coolant Temperature..........................85Engine Oil................................................................85Fasten Safety Belt...............................................85Front Airbag...........................................................85High Beam..............................................................85Hill Descent............................................................85Low Fuel Level......................................................86Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................86Powertrain Malfunction/ReducedPower/Electronic Throttle Control...........86Service Engine Soon...........................................86Stability Control...................................................86Stability Control Off............................................87Transmission Tow/Haul.....................................87Washer Fluid Check....................................244
WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................256See: Wipers and Washers.................................70Waxing..............................................................257Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................290Wheels and Tires.........................................264General Information.........................................264Technical Specifications..................................301Windows and Mirrors....................................76Windshield Washers.....................................70Front Camera Washer........................................70Windshield Wipers.........................................70Speed dependent wipers..................................70Wipers and Washers.....................................70Wrecker TowingSee: Transporting the Vehicle.......................205
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