
Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires*
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
Replace spark plugs.
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect brake system.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if equipped
with grease fittings.
Rotate tires*
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km), six months or 200
engine hours
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4
4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 156
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 109
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 167
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 167
Accessories....................................................450 Exterior style....................................................... 450
Interior style......................................................... 450
Lifestyle................................................................. 450
Peace of mind.................................................... 450
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................247 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 248
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 247
Adjusting the Pedals
....................................68
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................65
Airbag Disposal...............................................45
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 109
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............254
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 64
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................64
Arming the Alarm................................................. 64
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 64
Appendices....................................................475
Audible Warnings and Indicators
.............86
Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 86
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 86
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 87
Audio Control..................................................65 Media........................................................................\
66
Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 66
Audio System.................................................317 General Information........................................... 317Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/
SYNC..............................................................319
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ Touchscreen Display
................................322
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM.......318
Autolamps..........................................................71 Autolamps - Programmable Exit Delay........71
Automatic Climate Control.......................110
Automatic Transmission
...........................149
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 153
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 154
Understanding the Shift Positions of a 6– Speed Automatic Transmission........150
Understanding the Shift Positions of the 5– Speed Automatic Transmission.........149
Understanding your SelectShift Automatic ™ transmission......................... 152
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................240
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid................................................................... 240
Auxiliary Power Points
................................135
110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 135
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 135
Locations............................................................... 135
Auxiliary Switches
........................................451
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 245
Bed Extender....................................................61 Grocery mode........................................................ 62
Tailgate mode......................................................... 61
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........232
Booster Seats..................................................24 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 25
Brake Fluid Check........................................244
Brakes................................................................167 General Information........................................... 167
Breaking-In....................................................206
Bulb Specification Chart
...........................252
C
California Proposition 65..............................11
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Capacities and Specifications - 6.2L
V8...................................................................307
Specifications..................................................... 308
Capacities and Specifications - 6.8L Triton-30V - V10..........................................311
Specifications....................................................... 312
Capacities and Specifications................303
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 256
Center Console...............................................137 Removable Front Cupholders........................ 137
Changing a Bulb...........................................249 Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse Lamp
Bulbs................................................................... 251
Replacing Cargo Lamp and Central High Mounted Brake Lamp Bulbs...................... 251
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................ 250
Replacing Front Clearance and Identification Lamp Bulbs......................... 250
Replacing Front Park and Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs.................................. 250
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs........................... 250
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 252
Changing a Fuse
............................................231
Fuses........................................................................\
231
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................290
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 290
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools..........291
Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare Tire Carrier Only).................................................... 292
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 293
Changing the 12V Battery.........................245 Battery Management System (If
Equipped) ........................................................ 246
Changing the Engine Air Filter................254
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................247
Checking MyKey System Status...............52
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................247
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................35
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................26
Child Safety.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Child Safety Locks..........................................27 Cleaning Leather Seats.............................260
With King Ranch Edition................................. 260
Without King Ranch Edition.......................... 260
Cleaning Products.......................................256
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................261
Cleaning the Engine....................................258
Cleaning the Exterior
..................................256
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 257
Exterior Plastic Parts......................................... 257
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 257
Underbody............................................................ 257
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................259
Cleaning the Interior...................................259
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................258
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52
Climate.............................................................431 Climate Control Voice Commands.............434
Climate Control
............................................109
Climate Controlled Seats..........................123 Cooled Seats........................................................ 124
Heated Seats........................................................ 123
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 236
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......44
Creating a MyKey.............................................51 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings................................................................ 51
Cruise Control
.................................................66
Principle of Operation........................................ 181
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................. 181
Customer Assistance..................................216
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps.............................72
Digital Radio..................................................323 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 324
Direction Indicators
........................................73
Lane Change.......................................................... 73
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Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37
Children and Airbags........................................... 42
Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........37
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment......................................................... 41
Driving Aids.....................................................182
Driving Hints..................................................206
Driving Through Water...............................207
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 72
E
Economical Driving
.....................................206
Electronic Locking Differential................165
Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential....................................................... 165
Emission Control System..........................146 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 147
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 148
End User License Agreement
..................475
SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 475
Engine Block Heater....................................140 Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 141
Engine Coolant Check
...............................236
Adding Engine Coolant.................................... 237
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 238
Severe Climates................................................. 238
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................. 238
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 63
Engine Oil Check
..........................................235
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 235
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................235
Engine Specifications
................................303
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 303Entertainment...............................................397
A/V Inputs............................................................. 412
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 397
Bluetooth Audio.................................................. 412
CD........................................................................\
.... 407
SD Card Slot and USB Port........................... 409
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)....................................................... 403
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information.................................. 412
Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks...........................194 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 201
Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear View Camera System.............................................. 195
Hitches................................................................... 196
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller..............198
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 202
Safety Chains....................................................... 198
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 198
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 201
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 195
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 201
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................454 EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (CANADA
ONLY)............................................................... 455
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (U.S. Only).................................................................. 454
Exterior Mirrors
................................................76
Clearance Lamps.................................................. 77
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 76
Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................... 77
Memory Mirrors...................................................... 77
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 76
Telescoping Mirrors.............................................. 77
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F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................29
Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................ 30
Safety Belt Extension Assembly...................... 31
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 30
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........30
Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center and Rear Center Seats
Only).................................................................... 29
Floor Mats.......................................................207
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 72
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 68
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................156
Front Fog Lamps.............................................72
Front Seat Armrest.......................................125
Fuel and Refueling.......................................142
Fuel Consumption
........................................145
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 146
Filling the Tank..................................................... 145
Fuel Filter........................................................244
Fuel Quality.....................................................143 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 143
Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)................................... 143
Diesel Engine........................................................ 143
Octane Recommendations............................ 143
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................212
Fuses.................................................................223
Fuse Specification Chart...........................223 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel
.................................................................. 228
Power Distribution Box.................................... 223
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............127 Gauges................................................................81
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............82
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 82
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 82
Information Display............................................. 83
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................... 82
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................46
General Maintenance Information.......456 Multi-point Inspection..................................... 458
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 457
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 456
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 456
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 456
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................219
Getting the Services You Need................216 Away From Home............................................... 216
Global Opening
...............................................76
Opening the Windows........................................ 76
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 168
Hazard Warning Flashers
...........................212
HDC See: Using Hill Descent Control..................... 175
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 247
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 249
Head Restraints
..............................................115
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 116
Heated Seats
..................................................122
Rear Heated Seats ............................................. 122
Heated Steering Wheel................................67
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................114 Heated Exterior Mirror........................................ 114
Heated Rear Window......................................... 114
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 109
Hill Start Assist.............................................168 Switching the System On and Off...............169
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 168
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Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate............................................................111
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................. 113
General Hints.......................................................... 111
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 112
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........113
Recommended Settings for Heating............112
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 113
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................167
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........232
I
Ignition Switch...............................................138
In California (U.S. Only)..............................217
Information Display Control
......................66
Type 1........................................................................\
66
Type 2........................................................................\
67
Information Displays
....................................88
General Information........................................... 88
Information....................................................422 911 Assist............................................................... 428
Alerts....................................................................... 427
Calendar............................................................... 428
Sirius Travel Link................................................ 426
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................................. 422
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, US Only)................................................................. 430Information Messages
.................................99
4WD........................................................................\
108
AdvanceTrac ™..................................................... 99
Alarm........................................................................\
99
Diesel Messages................................................. 100
Doors and Locks................................................. 103
Drivetrain............................................................... 103
Engine..................................................................... 104
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 104
Key........................................................................\
... 104
Maintenance........................................................ 105
MyKey®.................................................................. 105
Off Road................................................................ 106
Park Aid.................................................................. 106
Park Brake............................................................. 106
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 107
Trailer....................................................................... 107
Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Child Seats............................................................... 16
Tether Strap Attachment.................................. 22
Tether Strap Attachment (Rear SuperCab Only)..................................................................... 23
Using Cinch Tongue Lap and Shoulder Belts (All Front Center, Super Cab and Crew
Cab Rear Center Positions).......................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................. 21
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
.........................................81
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................72
Interior Lamps
..................................................73
Front Map Lamps (If equipped)..................... 73
Rear Dome and Map Lamps............................ 74
Interior Mirror
....................................................78
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 78
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................213
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 213
Jump Starting....................................................... 214
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 213
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 214
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Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature.....................................................220
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual...........221
Overhead Console........................................137
P
Parking Aid.......................................................177 Rear Parking Aid................................................... 177
Parking Aids
.....................................................177
Parking Brake.................................................168
Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................63
SecuriLock ™.......................................................... 63
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 63
Pedals................................................................68
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Phone................................................................414 Making Calls.......................................................... 417
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................. 416
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 415
Phone Menu Options......................................... 417
Phone Settings................................................... 420
Phone Voice Commands................................. 421
Receiving Calls..................................................... 417
Text Messaging................................................... 418
Post-Crash Alert System...........................215
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 55
Power Seats
....................................................118
Power Lumbar...................................................... 118
Power Recline....................................................... 118
Power Steering Fluid Check
.....................244
Power Take-Off.............................................154
Power Windows..............................................75
Accessory Delay.................................................... 76
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 75
One-Touch Up or Down..................................... 75
Window Lock.......................................................... 76
Protecting the Environment........................14
R
Rear Axle..........................................................165
Rear Seat Armrest........................................126 Rear Seats.......................................................120
Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab)
........................................................................\
...... 120
Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion................120
Rear Under Seat Storage (Crew Cab)..........121
Returning the Seat to the Seating Position.............................................................. 120
Rear View Camera........................................178 Camera Guidelines............................................. 179
Enhanced Park Aids or Park Pilot................180
Rear Camera Delay............................................ 180
Using the Rear View Camera System.........178
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 178
Recommended Towing Weights.............191 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 194
Refueling..........................................................144 Fuel Filler Cap...................................................... 145
Remote Control
..............................................46
Car Finder................................................................ 47
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................46
Memory Feature.................................................... 47
Remote Start ......................................................... 47
Replacing the Battery......................................... 46
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 47
Remote Start...................................................114 Automatic Settings............................................. 114
Removing a Headlamp..............................249
Removing the Tailgate.................................59
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............261
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................49
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................221
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................221
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Using Stability Control................................172
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®)............................................................... 172
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................357
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 362
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 357
Media Menu Features...................................... 360
Media Voice Commands................................ 359
System Settings................................................. 364
What's Playing?................................................. 358
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............334 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 338
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 343
Making a Call....................................................... 337
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 334
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................335
Phone Options during an Active Call..........337
Phone Voice Commands................................ 335
Receiving Calls.................................................... 337
System Settings................................................. 344
Text Messaging.................................................... 341
Using Traction Control................................170 System Indicator Lights and
Messages............................................................ 171
Using Voice Recognition............................331 Initiating a Voice Session................................. 331
System Interaction and Feedback..............332
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................219
V
Vehicle Care...................................................256 General Information......................................... 256
Vehicle Certification Label
......................306
Vehicle Identification Number...............305 Vehicle Storage
.............................................262
Battery................................................................... 263
Body........................................................................\
262
Brakes.................................................................... 263
Cooling system................................................... 262
Engine.................................................................... 262
Fuel system.......................................................... 262
General.................................................................. 262
Miscellaneous..................................................... 263
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................263
Tires........................................................................\
263
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 109
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............305
Voice Control...................................................66
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................83 4X2........................................................................\
.... 86
4X4 HIGH................................................................ 86
4X4 LOW................................................................. 86
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 83
Battery...................................................................... 83
Brake System......................................................... 83
Check Fuel Cap..................................................... 84
Cruise Control........................................................ 84
Diesel Warning Lights........................................ 86
Direction Indicator............................................... 84
Door Ajar................................................................. 84
Electronic Locking Differential........................ 84
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 84
Engine Oil................................................................ 84
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 84
Front Airbag........................................................... 84
High Beam.............................................................. 84
Hill Descent............................................................ 84
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 85
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 85
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........85
Service Engine Soon........................................... 85
Stability Control................................................... 85
Stability Control Off............................................ 86
Transmission Tow/Haul.................................... 86
Washer Fluid Check....................................244
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