
Correct Fluid Level
If the fluid level is within the hash mark
area (between points A and B) do not add
any fluid.
High Fluid Level
If the fluid level is above the maximum
range (above point B) fluid may need to
be removed. High fluid levels may be
caused by a overheating condition. If you
have operated your vehicle at high speeds,
towing a trailer or in city traffic during hot
weather, allow your vehicle to cool for a
minimum of 30 minutes before rechecking
the level.
Note:
An overfill condition can damage the
transmission.
Adding Transmission Fluid
1. Rotate the automatic transmission fluid cap in a counterclockwise
direction.
2. Remove the cap and dipstick and wipe
it with a clean, lint-free cloth.
3. Add fluid that meets the Ford specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 238). Pour the
fluid directly into the automatic
transmission fluid cap and dipstick
hole.
4. Replace the cap and dipstick and remove it again to check the fluid level.
5. Make sure that the fluid level is between the MIN and the MAX marks.
6. Replace the automatic transmission fluid cap and dipstick. Turn it clockwise
until you feel a strong resistance. BRAKE FLUID CHECK WARNINGS
Do not use any fluid other than the
recommended brake fluid as this will
reduce brake efficiency. Use of
incorrect fluid could result in the loss of
vehicle control, serious personal injury or
death. Only use brake fluid from a sealed
container. Contamination with dirt,
water, petroleum products or other
materials may result in brake system
damage or failure. Failure to adhere to this
warning could result in the loss of vehicle
control, serious personal injury or death. Do not allow the fluid to touch your
skin or eyes. If this happens, rinse the
affected areas immediately with
plenty of water and contact your physician. A fluid level between the
MAX and
MIN lines is within the normal
operating range and there is no need
to add fluid. A fluid level not in the normal
operating range could compromise the
performance of the system. Have your
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1.
T-type mini-spare: This spare tire
begins with the letter T for tire size and
may have Temporary Use Only molded in
the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label
on wheel:
This spare tire has a label on
the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND
TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar
spare tires listed above, do not:
• Exceed
50 mph (80 km/h).
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires
listed above at any one wheel location can
lead to impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without
label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
• Exceed
70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time. •
Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure WARNINGS
When one of the front wheels is off
the ground, the transmission alone
will not prevent your vehicle from
moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
transmission is in park (P) or neutral (N). To help prevent your vehicle from
moving when you change a tire, be
sure to place the transmission in park
(P) or neutral (N), set the parking brake,
and block (in both directions) the wheel
that is diagonally opposite (other side and
end of your vehicle) to the tire being
changed.
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the
message appearing in your information
display prompting you to change your oil.
•
Example 1: The message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers).
Perform the 30000-mile
(48000-kilometer) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not
come on, but the odometer reads
30000 miles (48000 kilometers) (for
example, the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor was reset at 25000 miles
[40000 kilometers]). Perform the
engine air filter replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.*
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
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Engine Coolant Check.................................181
Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 182
Checking the Engine Coolant.......................... 181
Recycled Engine Coolant................................. 182
Severe Climates.................................................. 183
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling............................................................... 183
Engine Oil Check..........................................180 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 180
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................180
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................233
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 233
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.....................233
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 234
Environment......................................................12
Essential Towing Checks...........................148 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 149
Hitches................................................................... 148
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 150
Safety Chains....................................................... 149
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 149
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 149
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 149
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording............................................... 7
Export Unique Options...................................11
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................294 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............295
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 294
Exterior Mirrors................................................64 Blind Spot Information System...................... 65
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 64
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 64
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 64
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 64
F
Fastening the Safety Belts..........................27 Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 29
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 28
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........27
Floor Mats
.......................................................154
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 55Ford Credit
...........................................................9
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 9
Front Passenger Sensing System............36
Fuel and Refueling
........................................101
Fuel Consumption.......................................106
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 106
Filling the Tank.................................................... 106
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
........................103
Fuel Filter.........................................................187
Fuel Quality - E85........................................102
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 102
Fuel Quality
....................................................102
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 102
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................157
Fuses..................................................................167
Fuse Specification Chart............................167 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........172
Power Distribution Box..................................... 167
G
Gauges................................................................67 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............68
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 68
Information Display............................................. 67
Speedometer........................................................ 68
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................46
General Maintenance Information.......296 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 298
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 297
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 296
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 296
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 296
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................164
Getting the Services You Need.................161 Away From Home................................................ 161
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 120
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................157
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K
Keys and Remote Controls........................46
Principle of Operation........................................ 46
L
Lighting Control..............................................58
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 59
High Beams............................................................ 58
Spot Lamp Control.............................................. 59
Lighting..............................................................58 General Information............................................ 58
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers..............137
Load Carrying
..................................................137
Load Limit.......................................................138
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 145
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer .................................................................. 138
Locking and Unlocking
................................48
Battery Saver......................................................... 50
Hidden Rear Door Locks.................................... 48
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 50
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 50
Independent Liftgate Locking Feature........49
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 49
Opening a Rear Door From the Inside..........50
Power Door Locks................................................ 48
Remote Control.................................................... 48
Locks...................................................................48
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 227
M
Maintenance...................................................176 General Information........................................... 176
Manual Climate Control..............................86
Manual Liftgate
..............................................50
Closing the Liftgate.............................................. 51
Opening the Liftgate............................................ 51Manual Seats
...................................................92
Lumbar Adjustment............................................ 93
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 92
Recline Adjustment............................................. 92
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 73
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors................88
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 63
Mobile Communications Equipment........11
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................234
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L...............................235
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
..........299
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 299
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 300
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................180
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 180
Opening and Closing the Hood
................177
Closing the Hood................................................ 178
Opening the Hood............................................... 177
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................165
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........165
Overhead Console
.........................................96
P
Parking Aids
....................................................124
Principle of Operation....................................... 124
Parking Brake.................................................120
Passenger Knee Airbag................................39
Pedals.................................................................55
Perchlorate..........................................................9
Personal Safety System ™
..........................33
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?................................................................... 33
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................160
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 48
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Special Notices................................................10
My Fleet Management (if equipped)..............11
New Vehicle Limited Warranty........................ 10
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 10
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................... 10
Special Instructions............................................. 10
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............10
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow...........10
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................302
Engine Idle Hour Meter.................................... 304
Exceptions........................................................... 304
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 129
Stability Control
............................................122
Principle of Operation....................................... 122
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................. 97
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................97 Failure to Start...................................................... 98
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................98
Important Ventilating Information................99
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 98
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 98
Starting and Stopping the Engine............97 General Information............................................ 97
Steering............................................................136 Electric Power Steering.................................... 136
Steering Wheel................................................53
Storage Compartments
..............................96
Sun Visors.........................................................66
Slide-on-rod.......................................................... 66
Supplementary Restraints System.........34 Principle of Operation........................................ 34
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......272 911 Assist................................................................ 272
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 274
SYNC™...........................................................256 General Information......................................... 256
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................286 T
Tailgate
See: Manual Liftgate.......................................... 50
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............233
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
........................163
Tire Care..........................................................207
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 209
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 207
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 210
Police Wheels and Tires................................... 221
Temperature A B C........................................... 208
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 208
Treadwear............................................................ 208
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........223 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 224
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 224
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 205
Towing a Trailer.............................................146 Load Placement................................................. 146
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L
...............................151
Emergency Towing.............................................. 151
Recreational Towing........................................... 151
Towing..............................................................146
Traction Control
..............................................121
Principle of Operation........................................ 121
Transmission Code Designation.............237
Transmission
...................................................110
Transmission See: Transmission............................................... 110
Transporting the Vehicle...........................150
U
Under Hood Overview.................................179
USB Port
.........................................................255
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