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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)..............................................................221
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................222
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................223
Changing a Fuse............................................231
Maintenance
General Information....................................232
Opening and Closing the Hood..............232
Under Hood Overview - 6.2L...................233
Under Hood Overview - 6.8L..................234
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................235
Engine Oil Check..........................................235
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................236
Engine Coolant Check...............................236
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................240
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................243
Brake Fluid Check........................................244
Power Steering Fluid Check....................244
Washer Fluid Check....................................244
Fuel Filter........................................................244
Changing the 12V Battery.........................245
Checking the Wiper Blades......................247
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................247
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................247
Removing a Headlamp.............................249
Changing a Bulb..........................................249
Bulb Specification Chart...........................252
Changing the Engine Air Filter................254
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................256
Cleaning Products.......................................256
Cleaning the Exterior..................................256
Waxing..............................................................257
Cleaning the Engine....................................257
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................258
Cleaning the Interior...................................258
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................259
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............261
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................261
Vehicle Storage.............................................261
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................264
Tire Care..........................................................267
Using Snow Chains.....................................284
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........284
Changing a Road Wheel...........................290
Technical Specifications............................301
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications................................303
Motorcraft Parts..........................................304
Vehicle Identification Number...............305
Vehicle Certification Label......................306
Transmission Code Designation...........306
Capacities and Specifications - 6.2LV8..................................................................307
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8LTriton-30V - V10........................................311
Audio System
General Information.....................................317
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......318
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC.............................................................319
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/Touchscreen Display..............................322
Digital Radio..................................................323
Satellite Radio..............................................325
USB Port.........................................................328
Media Hub......................................................328
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Table of Contents

Eject: Press to eject a CD.A
CD slot: Insert a CD.B
Tune: Press to search through the radio frequency band manually. Press andhold for a fast search.C
Phone: Press to access the phone features of the SYNC system. See SYNC™(page 329).D
MENU: Press to access different audio system features.E
If your vehicle is equipped with satellite radio, you can access different menusby pressing OK.
Set the time by pressing MENU until SET HOURS or SET MINUTES appearsand using the arrow buttons to adjust the time.
Set the strongest stations on the radio frequency by pressing MENU untilAUTOSET appears. AUTOSET does not override your original presets.
RBDS displays text transmitted by certain radio stations and searches for musiccategories. To search for music categories, turn on RBDS (by using the SEEKbuttons when RBDS ON/OFF appears). Press the up and down arrow buttonsto scroll through categories, then use the SEEK buttons to begin the search.
SPEEDVOL (speed compensated volume) allows you to adjust radio volumeto compensate for noise levels when vehicle speed increases.
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WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
The USB port allows you to plug in mediaplaying devices, memory sticks and chargedevices (if supported). See UsingSYNC™ With Your Media Player (page355).
MEDIA HUB (If Equipped)
The media hub is located in acompartment on top of the instrumentpanel. Push down on the top of thecompartment to access the media hub.
A/V inputsA
SD card slotB
USB portsC
See MyFord Touch™ (page 374).
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SYNC is an in-vehicle communicationssystem that works with yourBluetooth-enabled cellular phone andportable media player. This allows you to:
•Make and receive calls.
•Access and play music from yourportable music player.
•Use 911 Assist, Vehicle Health Reportand SYNC Services (Traffic, Directions& Information).*
•Use applications, such as Stitcher, viaSYNC AppLink.**
•Access phonebook contacts and musicusing voice commands.
•Stream music from your connectedphone.
•Text message.
•Use the advanced voice recognitionsystem.
•Charge your USB device (if your devicesupports this).*These features are not available in allmarkets and require activation.**Available AppLink enabled apps vary bymarket.
Make sure that you review your device'smanual before using it with SYNC.
Support
The SYNC support team is available tohelp you with any questions you cannotanswer on your own.
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System data cannot be accessed withoutspecial equipment and access to thevehicle's SYNC module. Ford MotorCompany and Ford of Canada will notaccess the system data for any purposeother than as described absent consent, acourt order, or where required by lawenforcement, other governmentauthorities, or other third parties actingwith lawful authority. Other parties mayseek to access the informationindependently of Ford Motor Company andFord of Canada. For further privacyinformation, see the sections on 911 Assist,Vehicle Health Report, and Traffic,Directions and Information.
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
This system helps you control manyfeatures using voice commands. Thisallows you to keep your hands on thewheel and focus on what is in front of you.
Helpful Hints
•Make sure the interior of your vehicle isas quiet as possible. Wind noise fromopen windows and road vibrations mayprevent the system from correctlyrecognizing spoken commands.
•After pressing the voice button, waituntil after the tone sounds andListening appears before saying acommand. Any command spokenbefore this does not register with thesystem.
•Speak naturally, without long pausesbetween words.
•At any time, you can interrupt thesystem while it is speaking by pressingthe voice button.
Initiating a Voice Session
Initiate a voice session bypressing the voice button on thesteering wheel controls. SeeVoice Control (page 67).
When prompted you can say any of the following:
If you want the system to carry out the followingVoice command
Stream audio from your phone.Bluetooth Audio
Cancel the requested action.Cancel
Access the device connected to the auxiliary input jack.Line In | Aux | Audio In
Access mobile applications.mobile (apps | applica-tions)
Make calls.Phone
Access the device connected to your USB port.USB [1]
Run a vehicle health report.Vehicle Health (Report)
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If you want the system to carry out the followingVoice command
Adjust the level of voice interaction and feedback.Voice Settings | VoicePreferences
Hear a list of voice commands available in the current mode.Help
You can say any of the voice commands that appear within open and close brackets thatare separated by |. For example, where (cancel | stop | exit) appears you say; cancel orstop or exit.
You must say any of the voice commands that appear outside of open and close brackets.For example, where mobile (apps | applications) appears, you must say mobile followedby either apps or applications.
You do not need to say words that appear within square brackets. For example, for where(USB [stick] | iPOD | MP3 [player]) appears, you can say USB or USB stick.
Note:SYNC Services and Vehicle health report are only available in the United States ofAmerica.
System Interaction and Feedback
The system provides feedback throughaudible tones, prompts, questions andspoken confirmations depending on thesituation and the chosen level ofinteraction (voice settings). You cancustomize the voice recognition system toprovide more or less instruction andfeedback.
The default setting is to a higher level ofinteraction in order to help you learn to usethe system. You can change these settingsat any time.
Adjusting the Interaction Level
Initiate a voice session bypressing the voice button on thesteering wheel controls. SeeVoice Control (page 67).
When prompted say the following:
If you want the system to carry out the followingVoice command
Voice Settings | Voice Preferences
Followed by either of the following:
Provide more detailed interaction and guidance.Interaction ModeStandard
Provide less audible interaction and more tone prompts.Interaction ModeAdvanced
The system defaults to the standard interaction mode.
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SYNC Services quick tips
You can even access your account outside your vehicle. Justuse the number on your phone's call history. Traffic andDirections features do not function properly but informationservices and the 411 connect and text message features areavailable.
SYNC™ APPLINK™
SYNC Mobile Apps
Note:You must pair and connect yoursmartphone to SYNC to access AppLink.
Note:iPhone users need to connect thephone to the USB port in order to start theapplication.
Note:The AppLink feature is not availableif your vehicle is equipped with the MyFordTouch system.
Note:Depending on your display type, youcan access AppLink from the media menu,the phone menu, or by using voicecommands. Once an app is running throughAppLink, you can control main features ofthe app through voice commands andsteering wheel controls.
To Access Using the Phone Menu
Press the phone button to access theSYNC phone menu on-screen. You canthen scroll to:
Menu item
Press OK to access a listof available applications.Mobile Apps
Menu item
Scroll through the list ofavailable applications andpress OK to select aparticular app. Once anapp is running throughSYNC, you can access anapp’s menu by pressing theMENU button to firstaccess the SYNC menu.
Scroll until the app name followed by"Menu", is displayed (such as, sticherMenu), then press OK. From here, you canaccess an application's features, such asThumbs up and Thumbs down.
For more information, please visit:
Website
www.SYNCMyRide.com
To Access Using the Media Menu
Press the AUX button on the centerconsole.
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Press the Menu button to the SYNC menu and scroll to:
Action and descriptionMenu item
Press the OK button.SYNC-Media
Press the OK button and scroll through the list of availableapplications and select your desired app.Mobile Apps
Scroll until the app name followed by"Menu", is displayed (such as, StitcherMenu), then press OK. From here, you canaccess an application's features, such asThumbs up and Thumbs down.
For more information, please visit:
Website
www.SYNCMyRide.com
To Access Using Voice Commands
Press the voice button and when prompted say:
Action and descriptionVoice command
Say the name of the application after the tone.The app should start. While an app is running through SYNC,you can press the voice button and speak commands specificto the app, for example, "Playlist Road Trip".
Mobile Apps
You can also say the following:
To discover the available voice commands.The name of an app(such as Stitcher)followed by "help".
USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR
MEDIA PLAYER
You can access and play music from yourdigital music player over your vehicle'sspeaker system using the system's mediamenu or voice commands. You can alsosort and play your music by specificcategories, for example artist and album.
Note:The system is capable of indexing upto 6,000 songs.
SYNC is capable of hosting nearly anydigital media player including: iPod®,Zune™, plays from device players, andmost USB drives. SYNC also supports thefollowing audio formats MP3, WMA, WAVand ACC.
Connecting Your Digital MediaPlayer to the USB Port
Note:If your digital media player has apower switch, make sure you switch it onbefore plugging it in.
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