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.
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. 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
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
Normal vehicle axle maintenance: 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 3,000 mi (4,800 km) or three
months, whichever comes first. This
interval can be waived if the axle is filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A or
equivalent. Add friction modifier XL-3
EST-M2C118-A or equivalent for complete
refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. See
Capacities and Specifications
(page
274).
Police, Taxi and Livery vehicle axle
maintenance: Change rear axle fluid every
100,000 mi (160,000 km)
. Rear axle fluid
change may be waived if the axle was filled
with 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A or
equivalent. Add four ounces (118 milliliters)
of additive friction modifier XL-3
EST-M2C118-A, or equivalent, for complete
refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. Change
the axle fluid anytime the axle submerges
in water.
California fuel filter replacement: If you
register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
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California Proposition 65.............................10
Capacities and Specifications - 3.2L
Power Stroke Diesel................................289
Capacities............................................................ 289
Specifications..................................................... 290
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L.................................................................281
Capacities.............................................................. 281
Specifications..................................................... 282
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L.................................................................285
Capacities............................................................. 285
Specifications..................................................... 286
Capacities and Specifications
................274
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 234
Catalytic Converter
.......................................119
Driving with a Catalytic Converter.................119
Changing a Bulb...........................................225 Central High Mounted Brake Lamp............228
Front Clearance Lamp...................................... 227
Headlamp............................................................. 226
Interior Lamp....................................................... 229
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 229
Reading Lamps................................................... 229
Rear Lamps.......................................................... 228
Side Direction Indicator................................... 228
Sun Visor Mirror Lamp..................................... 230
Changing a Fuse..........................................206
Changing a Road Wheel...........................264 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 265
Front Jacking Points......................................... 269
Installing a Road Wheel.................................... 271
Locking Lug Nuts............................................... 266
Rear Jacking Points........................................... 270
Removing a Road Wheel................................ 270
Stowing the Wheel and Vehicle Jack..........272
Vehicle Jack......................................................... 269
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel....................... 266
Changing the 12V Battery
..........................221
Installing the Battery........................................ 223
Removing the Battery........................................ 221
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................232 Secondary Foam Air Filter.............................. 233Changing the Engine Oil and Oil
Filter................................................................213
Engine Lubrication for Severe Service Operation.......................................................... 213
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................223 Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades................................................................ 223
Checking MyKey System Status...............53
Checking the Wiper Blades......................223
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................35
Child Restraint Positioning
..........................27
Child Safety.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side..................................................... 28
Right-Hand Side................................................... 29
Cigar Lighter
...................................................106
Cleaning Products.......................................234
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................237
Cleaning the Engine....................................235
Cleaning the Exterior..................................234 Body Paintwork Preservation........................ 234
Cleaning the Chrome Trim............................. 234
Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 234
Cleaning the Rear Window............................ 234
Sliding Door Tracks........................................... 235
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................237
Cleaning the Interior...................................236 Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens
and Radio Screens....................................... 236
Rear Windows..................................................... 236
Seatbelts............................................................... 236
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................236
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52
Climate Control
...............................................92
Principle of Operation........................................ 92
Cold Weather Precautions
........................179
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 214
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
........45
Creating a MyKey.............................................51 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings................................................................ 51
Cruise Control.................................................64 Principle of Operation........................................ 151
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Climate...........................................................94
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................. 94
General Hints......................................................... 94
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 94
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................. 95
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........94
Recommended Settings for Heating............94
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 95
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 94
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................140
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........207
I
Ignition Switch..............................................108
In California (U.S. Only)..............................187
Information Display Control.......................65
Information Displays
.....................................82
General Information............................................ 82
Information Messages
..................................87
Installing Child Restraints............................16
Child Seats............................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................. 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
.........................................76
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................71
Interior Lamps
..................................................72
Courtesy Lamp...................................................... 72
Reading Lamps...................................................... 72
Interior Mirror
....................................................74
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 75
Introduction.........................................................7 J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................182
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 183
Jump Starting...................................................... 184
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 183
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 184
K
Keys and Remote Controls.........................47 Principle of Operation......................................... 47
L
Lane Keeping System.................................154 Lane Keeping Alert............................................. 154
Lighting Control
..............................................69
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 70
High Beams............................................................ 69
Lighting Control Positions................................ 69
Parking Lamps....................................................... 70
Lighting..............................................................69 General Information........................................... 69
Load Carrying
.................................................158
Load Limit.......................................................158
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 165
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 158
Load Retaining Fixtures.............................158 Securing Cargo.................................................... 158
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Tires
See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 241
Towing a Trailer.............................................166
Load Placement................................................. 166
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................176
Emergency Towing............................................. 176
Recreational Vehicle Towing ......................... 176
Towing
..............................................................166
Traction Control............................................143 Principle of Operation....................................... 143
Trailer Sway Control
.....................................167
Transmission Code Designation............280
Transmission..................................................136
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 136
Transporting the Vehicle............................175
Trip Computer
.................................................86
All Values................................................................ 86
Average Fuel Consumption............................. 86
Digital Speedometer.......................................... 86
Distance to Empty............................................... 86
Outside Air Temperature.................................. 86
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 86
Trip Odometer....................................................... 86
Trip Timer................................................................ 86
U
Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.................................................211
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L..................209
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................210
USB Port.........................................................309
Using Cruise Control.....................................151 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 152
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 151
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................54
Using Snow Chains.....................................259
Using Stability Control................................145 Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player............................................................339
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 344
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 339
Media Menu Features....................................... 342
Media Voice Commands.................................. 341
System Settings................................................. 346
What's Playing?................................................ 340
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............316 Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 320
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 325
Making a Call........................................................ 319
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 316
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones................... 317
Phone Options during an Active Call..........319
Phone Voice Commands................................. 317
Receiving Calls..................................................... 319
System Settings................................................. 326
Text Messaging................................................... 323
Using Traction Control
................................143
Switching the System Off............................... 143
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 143
Using a Switch..................................................... 143
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 143
Using Voice Recognition............................313 Initiating a Voice Session................................. 313
System Interaction and Feedback...............314
Using Winter Tires.......................................259
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................189
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Vehicle Care
...................................................234
Vehicle Certification Label.......................280
Vehicle Identification Number................279
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