
Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information. Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Air filter restriction gauge.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display). Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure.
Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris.
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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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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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