Lighting
General Information.....................................69
Lighting Control..............................................69
Autolamps........................................................70
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................71
Daytime Running Lamps
..............................71
Direction Indicators
.........................................71
Interior Lamps
..................................................72
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
..............................................73
Exterior Mirrors
................................................74
Interior Mirror
....................................................74
Rear Quarter Windows
.................................75
Instrument Cluster
Gauges................................................................76
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................78
Audible Warnings and Indicators
..............81
Information Displays
General Information......................................82
Trip Computer
.................................................86
Personalized Settings
..................................86
Information Messages
..................................87
Climate Control
Principle of Operation..................................92
Air Vents
............................................................92
Manual Climate Control..............................93
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................94
Rear Passenger Climate Controls............95
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................96
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................97
Head Restraints
..............................................97
Manual Seats
..................................................98 Power Seats...................................................100
Rear Seats.......................................................102
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points
................................105
Cigar Lighter
...................................................106
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders
....................................................107
Overhead Console
........................................107
Bottle Holder
..................................................107
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information....................................108
Ignition Switch..............................................108
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.......................109
Starting a Diesel Engine............................109
Diesel Particulate Filter................................111
Switching Off the Engine.............................111
Engine Block Heater......................................112
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
........................................113
Fuel Quality - Gasoline
................................114
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................114
Fuel Quality - Diesel.....................................115
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
.........................117
Running Out of Fuel
......................................117
Catalytic Converter
.......................................119
Selective Catalytic Reduction System..........................................................119
Refueling..........................................................122
Fuel Consumption........................................125
Emission Control System..........................126
Transmission
Automatic Transmission............................136
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Brakes
General Information....................................140
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes...........................................................140
Parking Brake..................................................141
Hill Start Assist - Vehicles With: Hill Start Assist..............................................................141
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................143
Using Traction Control................................143
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................144
Using Stability Control...............................145
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation................................146
Parking Aid......................................................146
Rear View Camera........................................147
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation
..................................151
Using Cruise Control.....................................151
Driving Aids
Speed Limiter.................................................153
Driver Alert
.......................................................153
Lane Keeping System.................................154
Steering............................................................156
Load Carrying
Load Retaining Fixtures.............................158
Load Limit
.......................................................158
Towing
Towing a Trailer
.............................................166
Trailer Sway Control.....................................167
Recommended Towing Weights
.............167
Essential Towing Checks...........................169 Transporting the Vehicle
............................175
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......176
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................178
Reduced Engine Performance.................178
Economical Driving
......................................178
Cold Weather Precautions
........................179
Driving Through Water................................179
Floor Mats
........................................................179
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
....................................181
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................182
Fuel Shutoff....................................................182
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................182
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................185
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............186
In California (U.S. Only)
..............................187
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
......................188
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................189
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................189
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................190
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................191
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................191
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations......................................193
Fuse Specification Chart
...........................194
Changing a Fuse..........................................206
Maintenance
General Information...................................207
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Opening and Closing the Hood..............207
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L..................209
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................210
Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power
Stroke Diesel................................................211
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L...........................212
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L............................212
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.............................................................212
Engine Oil Check...........................................212
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...............................................................213
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................214
Engine Coolant Check
................................214
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................217
Brake Fluid Check.........................................218
Power Steering Fluid Check......................218
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................218
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap........218
Fuel Filter - Gasoline
..................................220
Changing the 12V Battery
..........................221
Checking the Wiper Blades......................223
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................223
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................223
Removing a Headlamp
..............................225
Changing a Bulb...........................................225
Bulb Specification Chart
..........................230
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................232
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products
.......................................234
Cleaning the Exterior..................................234
Waxing.............................................................235
Cleaning the Engine....................................235
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................236
Cleaning the Interior...................................236
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................237
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............237 Cleaning the Alloy Wheels
........................237
Vehicle Storage
............................................238
Wheels and Tires
General Information
....................................241
Tire Care
..........................................................242
Using Winter Tires.......................................259
Using Snow Chains.....................................259
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........260
Changing a Road Wheel...........................264
Technical Specifications............................272
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications - 3.5L....................274
Engine Specifications - 3.7L
.....................274
Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel..............................................275
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L..............................276
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L
................................277
Motorcraft Parts - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel............................................................278
Vehicle Identification Number................279
Vehicle Certification Label.......................280
Transmission Code Designation............280
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L.....281
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.....285
Capacities and Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel...............................289
Audio System
General Information
...................................294
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM......295
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD.........................................................298
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC...........................................................300
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio............................302
Digital Radio
..................................................303
Satellite Radio
..............................................306
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Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
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Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe DATA RECORDING
A large number of electronic components
of your vehicle contain data storage
modules temporarily or permanently
storing technical data about the condition
of the vehicle, events and malfunctions.
In general, this technical information
documents the condition of parts,
modules, systems or the environment:
•
Operating conditions of system
components (e.g. filling levels).
• Status messages of the vehicle and its
individual components (e.g. number of
wheel revolutions/rotational speed,
deceleration, lateral acceleration).
• Malfunctions and defects in important
system components (e.g. lighting and
brake system).
• Vehicle reactions in particular driving
situations (e.g. inflation of an airbag,
activation of the stability regulation
system).
• Environmental conditions (e.g.
temperature).
These data are exclusively technical and
help identification and correction of
malfunctions as well as optimisation of
vehicle functions. Motion profiles indicating
travelled routes cannot be created with
these data.
If services are used (e.g. repair works,
service processes, warranty cases, quality
assurance), employees of the service
network (including manufacturers) are
able to read out this technical information
from the event and malfunction data
storage modules using special diagnostic
devices. If required, you will receive further
information. After a malfunction has been
corrected, these data are deleted from the
malfunction storage module or they are
constantly overwritten.
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When using the vehicle, situations may
occur in which these technical data related
to other information (accident report,
damages on the vehicle, witness
statements, etc.) may be associated with
a specific person - possibly, with the
assistance of an expert.
Additional functions contractually agreed
upon with the client (e.g. vehicle location
in emergency cases) allow the
transmission of particular vehicle data
from the vehicle.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNINGS
Some constituents of engine
exhaust, certain vehicle components,
certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Batteries also contain
other chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer. Wash your
hands after handling. PERCHLORATE
Certain components in your vehicle such
as airbag modules, safety belt
pretensioners and remote control batteries
may contain perchlorate material. Special
handling may apply for service or vehicle
end of life disposal. For more information visit: Web Address
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate
FORD CREDIT
(U.S. Only)
Ford Credit offers a full range of financing
and lease plans to help you acquire your
vehicle. If you have financed or leased your
vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for
your business.
For your convenience we offer a number
of ways to contact us, as well as to help
manage your account.
Phone: 1-800-727-7000
For more information regarding Ford Credit,
as well as to access Account Manager,
please go to www.fordcredit.com.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
Your vehicle has been built to the highest
standards using quality parts. We
recommend that you demand the use of
genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
whenever your vehicle requires scheduled
maintenance or repair. You can clearly
identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or
Motorcraft branding on the parts or their
packaging.
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Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make sure
that your vehicle provides years of service
is to have it maintained in line with our
recommendations using parts that
conform to the specifications detailed in
this Owner
’s Manual. Genuine Ford and
Motorcraft parts meet or exceed these
specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience a
collision, but accidents do happen. Genuine
Ford replacement collision parts meet our
stringent requirements for fit, finish,
structural integrity, corrosion protection
and dent resistance. During vehicle
development we validate these parts
deliver the intended level of protection as
a whole system. A great way to know for
sure you are getting this level of protection
is to use genuine Ford replacement
collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage
caused to your vehicle as a result of the
failure of non-Ford parts may not be
covered by the Ford Warranty. For
additional information, refer to the terms
and conditions of the Ford Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is
covered and what is not covered by your
vehicle ’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
refer to the Warranty Manual that is
provided to you along with your Owner ’s
Manual. Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted
with sophisticated electronic controls. WARNINGS
You risk death or serious injury to
yourself and others if you do not
follow the instruction highlighted by
the warning symbol. Failure to follow the
specific warnings and instructions could
result in personal injury. Front seat mounted rear-facing child
or infant seats should NEVER be
placed in front of an active
passenger airbag. On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle
’s On-board Diagnostics
(OBD-II) system has a data port for
diagnostics, repair and reprogramming
services with diagnostic scan tools.
Installing a non-Ford-approved
aftermarket OBD plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for example
remote insurance company monitoring,
remote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or
engine reprogramming, may cause
interference or damage to vehicle systems.
We do not recommend or endorse the use
of any non-Ford-approved aftermarket
OBD plug-in devices. The vehicle Warranty
may not cover damage caused by any
non-Ford-approved aftermarket OBD
plug-in device.
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and
Utility Type Vehicles WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types
of vehicles.
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Switching the Belt-Minder on and off
WARNING
While the system allows you to
switch it off, this system is designed
to improve your chances of being
safely belted and surviving a crash. We
recommend you leave the system
switched on. To reduce the risk of injury,
do not switch the system on or off while
driving your vehicle. Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before
proceeding with the programming
procedure.
The system can be switched on and off by
carrying out the following procedure:
Before following the procedure, make sure
that:
•
The parking brake is set.
• The transmission selector lever is in
position park (P).
• The ignition is switched off.
• The driver safety belt is unbuckled.
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine.
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (about one minute). After
Step 2, wait an additional five seconds
before proceeding with Step 3. Once
Step 3 is started, the procedure must
be completed within 30 seconds.
3. Buckle then unbuckle the driver safety
belt three times at a moderate speed,
ending in the unbuckled state. After
Step 3, the safety belt warning light will
illuminate.
4. While the safety belt warning light is illuminated, buckle then unbuckle the
driver safety belt. After Step 4, the
safety belt warning light will flash for
confirmation. •
This will disable the feature if it is
currently enabled.
• This will enable the feature if it is
currently disabled.
CHILD RESTRAINT AND
SEATBELT MAINTENANCE
Inspect the vehicle safety belts and child
safety seat systems periodically to make
sure they work properly and are not
damaged. Inspect the vehicle and child
seat safety belts to make sure there are no
nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if necessary.
All vehicle safety belt assemblies, including
retractors, buckles, front safety belt buckle
assemblies, buckle support assemblies
(slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt
height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder
belt guide on seat back (if equipped), child
safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and
attaching hardware, should be inspected
after a crash. Read the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions for additional
inspection and maintenance information
specific to the child restraint.
Ford Motor Company recommends that
all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles
involved in a crash be replaced. However,
if the crash was minor and an authorized
dealer finds that the belts do not show
damage and continue to operate properly,
they do not need to be replaced. Safety
belt assemblies not in use during a crash
should also be inspected and replaced if
either damage or improper operation is
noted.
Properly care for safety belts. See Vehicle
Care
(page 234).
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