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RECOMMENDED TOWING
WEIGHTS
Note: Do not exceed the trailer
weight for your vehicle
configuration listed in the chart
below.
Note: Be sure to take into
consideration trailer frontal area.
Do not exceed 20 feet 2
(1.86
meters 2
).
Note: For high altitude operation,
reduce the gross combined weight
by 2% per 1000 feet (300 meters)
starting at the 1000 foot (300
meter) elevation point. Note:
Certain states require
separate trailer brakes for trailers
over a specified weight. Be sure to
check state regulations for this
specified weight. The maximum
trailer weights listed may be limited
to this specified weight, as the
vehicle ’s electrical system may not
include the wiring connector
needed to activate electric trailer
brakes.
Your vehicle may tow a trailer
provided the maximum trailer
weight is less than or equal to the
maximum trailer weight listed for
your vehicle configuration on the
following chart. Maximum trailer weight
Powertrain
1000 lb (454 kg)
2.3L GTDI
1000 lb (454 kg)
3.7L TiVCT
1000 lb (454 kg)
5.0L TiVCT
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ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1000 miles (1600
kilometers).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws
for towing a trailer.
• See the instructions included with
towing accessories for the proper
installation and adjustment
specifications.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if
you tow a trailer. See your scheduled
maintenance information.
• If you use a rental trailer, follow the
instructions the rental agency gives
you.
You can find information on load
specification terms found on the tire label
and Safety Compliance label as well as
instructions on calculating your vehicle's
load in the Load Carrying chapter. See
Load Limit (page 170).
Remember to account for the trailer
tongue weight as part of your vehicle load
when calculating the total vehicle weight.
Hitches
Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto
the bumper or attaches to the axle.
Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of the
total trailer weight is on the tongue.
Safety Chains
Note: Never attach safety chains to the
bumper.
Always connect the safety chains to the
hook retainers of your vehicle hitch.
To connect the safety chains, cross them
under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning tight corners. Do not allow
the chains to drag on the ground. Trailer Brakes WARNING
Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic
brake system directly to your
vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle
may not have enough braking power and
your chances of having a collision greatly
increase. Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them properly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.
Trailer Lamps
WARNING
Never connect any trailer lamp wiring
to the vehicle's tail lamp wiring; this
may damage the electrical system
resulting in fire. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible for assistance
in proper trailer tow wiring installation.
Additional electrical equipment may be
required. Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, direction indicators and hazard lights
are working.
Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
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When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113
km/h) during the first 500 miles (800
kilometers).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 miles (80
kilometers).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
gearshift in park (P) (automatic
transmission) or neutral (manual
transmission) to aid engine and
transmission cooling and to help air
conditioning performance.
• Switch off the speed control with
heavy loads or in hilly terrain. The
speed control may turn off
automatically when you are towing on
long, steep grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from traffic flow.
2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the automatic transmission in park (P) or manual transmission in a
low gear. 4. Place wheel chocks in front and back
of the trailer wheels. (Chocks not
included with vehicle.)
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before backing the trailer into the water.
Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after
removing the trailer from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
• Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
• Do not allow waves to break higher
than 6 inches (15 centimeters) above
the bottom edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
• Causing internal damage to the
components.
• Affecting driveability, emissions, and
reliability.
Any time the rear axle submerges in water,
replace the rear axle lubricant. Water may
contaminate the rear axle lubricant, which
is not a normal maintenance inspection
item unless there is a possibility of a leak
or other axle repair is required.
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When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that
leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only
use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out
of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in
other ways. Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury. WARNINGS
Always make sure that the floor
mats are properly attached to the
retention posts in the carpet that are
supplied with your vehicle. Floor mats must
be properly secured to both retention posts
to make sure mats do not shift out of
position. Never place floor mats or any other
covering in the vehicle foot well that
cannot be properly secured to
prevent them from moving and interfering
with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle. Never place floor mats or any other
covering on top of already installed
floor mats. Floor mats should always
rest on top of vehicle carpeting surface and
not another floor mat or other covering.
Additional floor mats or any other covering
will reduce the pedal clearance and
potentially interfere with pedal operation. Check attachment of floor mats on
a regular basis. Always properly
reinstall and secure floor mats that
have been removed for cleaning or
replacement. Always make sure that objects
cannot fall into the driver foot well
while the vehicle is moving. Objects
that are loose can become trapped under
the pedals causing a loss of vehicle control. Failure to properly follow floor mat
installation or attachment
instructions can potentially cause
interference with pedal operation causing
a loss of vehicle control. 187
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Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Air conditioning clutch relay.
—
57
Not used.
—
58
Exhaust valves.
—
59
Powertrain control module.
5A***
60
Not used.
—
61
Anti-lock brakes run-start switch.
5A***
62
Not used.
—
63
Electronic power assist steering.
5A***
64
Not used.
—
65
Blind spot information system.
5A***
66
Rear view camera.
Air conditioning compressor relay coils.
Not used.
—
67
Headlamp leveling switch.
10A***
68
Auxiliary power point relay.
—
69
Heated exterior mirrors.
10A***
70
Not used.
—
71
Rain sensor module.
5A***
72
Not used.
—
73
Mass air flow sensor.
5A***
74
Not used.
—
75
Rear window defroster.
—
76
Electronic cooling fan 2.
—
77
Left-hand high-intensity discharge head-
lamp relay (export).
—
78
Right-hand high-intensity-discharge
headlamp relay (export).
—
79
Windshield wiper relay.
—
80
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Battery
•
Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage. •
Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 99
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 138
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 138
Accessories.....................................................337 Exterior style......................................................... 337
Interior style.......................................................... 337
Lifestyle.................................................................. 337
Peace of mind...................................................... 337
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............152
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................222
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 223
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 222
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................61
Airbag Disposal
...............................................42
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 99
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............227
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 60
Ambient Lighting...........................................69
Anti-Theft Alarm
...........................................60
Arming the Alarm................................................ 60
Disarming the Alarm.......................................... 60
Appendices....................................................359
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............79 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 79
Keyless Warning Alert......................................... 79
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 79
Audio Control....................................................61 MEDIA........................................................................\
61
Seek, Next or Previous......................................... 61
Audio System...............................................288 General Information......................................... 288
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio.............................289 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium
AM/FM/CD..................................................292
Autolamps........................................................66 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 66
Automatic Climate Control.......................101
Automatic Transmission
............................134
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 136
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 135
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 136
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 134
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 134
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................219
Autowipers.......................................................63
Auxiliary Power Points..................................117 12 Volt DC Power Point....................................... 117
Locations................................................................. 117
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 220
Blind Spot Information System..............159 Switching the System Off and On................161
System Errors........................................................ 161
Using the System............................................... 159
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........209
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake and Clutch Fluid Check..................219
Brakes...............................................................138 General Information.......................................... 138
Breaking-In.....................................................186
Bulb Specification Chart...........................226
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................105
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™..................................................275
Specifications...................................................... 276
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Digital Radio..................................................293
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 294
Direction Indicators.......................................69
Drive Control
...................................................167
Selectable Drive Modes.................................... 167
Selectable Steering........................................... 168
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................35 Children and Airbags........................................... 35
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 35
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........40
Driving Aids
.....................................................159
Driving at High Speed................................266
Driving Hints...................................................186
Driving Through Water...............................186
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps........................ 68
E
Economical Driving
......................................186
Emission Control System..........................129
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 130
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 130
End User License Agreement.................359 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 359
Engine Block Heater.....................................122 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 123
Engine Coolant Check
.................................215
Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 216
Checking the Engine Coolant......................... 215
Recycled Engine Coolant................................. 216
Severe Climates................................................... 217
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling............................................................... 217
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 59
Engine Oil Check
...........................................214
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 214
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................214
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................268
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 268
Engine Specifications - 3.7L....................268 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 269Engine Specifications - 5.0L...................269
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 269
Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks
...........................179
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 179
Hitches.................................................................... 179
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 180
Safety Chains....................................................... 179
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 179
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 179
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 180
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................339 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............340
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 339
Exterior Mirrors..................................................71 Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 72
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................. 71
Heated Exterior Mirrors........................................ 71
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors............................ 71
Memory Mirrors...................................................... 71
Pony Projection Lights......................................... 71
Power Exterior Mirrors.......................................... 71
Signal Indicator Mirrors....................................... 71
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................27 Seatbelt Extension Assembly......................... 29
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 29
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................28
Flat Tire Inflation See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................... 235
Floor Mats........................................................187
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 68
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Front Fog Lamps............................................68
Front Passenger Sensing System............36
Fuel and Refueling.......................................124
Fuel Consumption........................................128 Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 128
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 128
Fuel Filter
........................................................220
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