WARNINGS
Do not add coolant further than the
MAX mark.
Note:
If your vehicle is equipped with a
diesel engine, refer to the Diesel
Supplement.
When the engine is cold, check the
concentration and level of the engine
coolant at the intervals listed in the
scheduled maintenance information. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 456).
Note: Make sure that the level is between
the MIN and MAX marks on the coolant
reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the MAX mark.
Note: If the level is at the MIN mark, below
the MIN mark, or empty, add coolant
immediately. See
Adding Engine Coolant
in this chapter.
The coolant concentration should be
maintained within 48% to 50%, which
equates to a freeze point between -30°F
(-34°C) and -34°F (-37°C).
Note: For best results, coolant
concentration should be tested with a
refractometer such as Robinair® Coolant
and Battery Refractometer 75240. We do
not recommend the use of hydrometers or
coolant test strips for measuring coolant
concentrations.
Note: Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable. Do not use engine coolant
or antifreeze or windshield washer fluid
outside of its specified function and vehicle
location. Adding Engine Coolant
Note:
Do not use stop leak pellets, cooling
system sealants, or additives as they can
cause damage to the engine cooling or
heating systems. This damage would not
be covered under your vehicle ’s warranty.
Note: During normal vehicle operation, the
engine coolant may change color from
orange to pink or light red. As long as the
engine coolant is clear and uncontaminated,
this color change does not indicate the
engine coolant has degraded nor does it
require the engine coolant to be drained, the
system to be flushed, or the engine coolant
to be replaced.
• Do not mix different colors or types of
coolant in your vehicle. Make sure the
correct coolant is used. Mixing of
engine coolants may harm your
engine ’s cooling system. The use of an
improper coolant may harm engine and
cooling system components and may
void the warranty. Use prediluted
engine coolant meeting the Ford
specification. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 303).
• In case of emergency, a large amount
of water without engine coolant may
be added in order to reach a vehicle
service location. In this instance, the
cooling system must be drained,
chemically cleaned with Motorcraft
Premium Cooling System Flush, and
refilled with engine coolant as soon as
possible. Water alone (without engine
coolant) can cause engine damage
from corrosion, overheating or freezing.
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•
Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or
any engine coolants mixed with alcohol
or methanol antifreeze (coolant).
Alcohol and other liquids can cause
engine damage from overheating or
freezing.
• Do not add extra inhibitors or additives
to the coolant. These can be harmful
and compromise the corrosion
protection of the engine coolant.
Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure will
escape as you unscrew the cap.
Add prediluted engine coolant meeting the
Ford specification. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 303).
Whenever coolant has been added, the
coolant level in the coolant reservoir
should be checked the next few times you
drive the vehicle. If necessary, add enough
prediluted engine coolant to bring the
coolant level to the proper level.
Recycled Engine Coolant
Ford Motor Company does not recommend
the use of recycled engine coolant since a
Ford-approved recycling process is not yet
available.
Used engine coolant should be disposed
of in an appropriate manner. Follow your
community ’s regulations and standards
for recycling and disposing of automotive
fluids. Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
•
It may be necessary to have a Ford
authorized dealer increase the coolant
concentration above 50%.
• A coolant concentration of 60% will
provide improved freeze point
protection. Engine coolant
concentrations above 60% will
decrease the overheat protection
characteristics of the engine coolant
and may cause engine damage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
• It may be necessary to have a Ford
authorized dealer decrease the coolant
concentration to 40%.
• A coolant concentration of 40% will
provide improved overheat protection.
Engine coolant concentrations below
40% will decrease the freeze and
corrosion protection characteristics of
the engine coolant and may cause
engine damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted engine
coolant for optimum cooling system and
engine protection.
What You Should Know About Fail-
Safe Cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted,
this feature allows the vehicle to be driven
temporarily before incremental component
damage is incurred. The “fail-safe”
distance depends on ambient
temperatures, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the engine
coolant temperature gauge will move to
the red (hot) area and: The coolant temperature
warning light will illuminate.
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Clean the wheels weekly using
Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner.
Apply using manufacturer's
instructions.
• Use a sponge to remove heavy
deposits of dirt and brake dust
accumulation.
• Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream
of water when you have completed the
cleaning process.
• To remove tar and grease, use
Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, read the following
maintenance recommendations to make
sure your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles
and their components for reliable, regular
driving. Under various conditions,
long-term storage may lead to degraded
engine performance or failure unless you
use specific precautions to preserve engine
components.
General
• Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations. •
Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
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Off-road operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints, Lubricate
if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires*
, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals if
non-sealed bearings are used.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change rear axle fluid (F-450 and F-550 only).
Every 50000 miles (80000
km)
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheels
only if unusual wear is noted. Exclusive use of E85 (Flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change interval
6.7L Diesel Engine
See the diesel supplement for special
operating condition information.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Axle and Tranfer Case Maintenance
Change the axle fluid anytime an axle is
submerged in water. Rear axles and power take-off units with
synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks
equipped with Ford-design axles are
lubricated for life; do not check or change
fluid unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the assembly has been
submerged in water. During long periods
of trailer towing with outside temperatures
above 70°F (21°C) and at wide-open
throttle for long periods above 45 mph (72
km/h), change non-synthetic rear axle fluid
every 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) or
three months, whichever comes first. This
interval can be waived if the axle is filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
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K
Keyless Entry...................................................56
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 56
Unlocking and Locking the Doors.................. 58
Keys and Remote Controls........................46
L
Lighting Control..............................................70 Headlamp Flasher................................................. 71
High Beams............................................................ 70
Lighting..............................................................70 General Information............................................ 70
Limited Slip Differential.............................165
Load Carrying
.................................................183
Load Limit.......................................................183
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 189
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer .................................................................. 183
Locking and Unlocking.................................55 Autolock and Autounlock................................. 55
Battery Saver......................................................... 56
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 56
Power Door Locks................................................ 55
Remote Control.................................................... 55
Smart Unlocks....................................................... 55
Locks...................................................................55
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 290
M
Maintenance..................................................232 General Information.......................................... 232
Manual Climate Control............................109
Manual Seats
...................................................117
Manual Lumbar ................................................... 118
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................... 117
Recline Adjustment............................................. 117
Media Hub
......................................................328 Memory Function
..........................................118
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 120
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob
........................................................................\
....... 119
Recalling a Preset Position.............................. 119
Saving a Preset Position................................... 119
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 88
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors...............114
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 75
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof...........................................................79 Bounce-Back......................................................... 80
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............79
Venting the Moonroof........................................ 80
Motorcraft Parts
..........................................304
MyFord Touch ™...........................................376
General Information.......................................... 376
MyFord Touch ™ Troubleshooting.........443
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................54
MyKey ™............................................................50
Principle of Operation........................................ 50
N
Navigation......................................................434 cityseekr................................................................ 436
Destination Mode.............................................. 434
Map Mode............................................................ 440
Navigation Map Updates................................ 443
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 443
Point of Interest (POI) Categories..............436
Quick-touch Buttons........................................ 442
Setting Your Navigation Preferences..........437
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........459 6.2L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines.................. 459
6.7L Diesel Engine............................................. 460
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................236 Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System.............................................................. 236
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 235
Opening and Closing the Hood..............232
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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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