WARNINGS
1. Make sure that you have the correct
tire and wheel size.
2. Lubricate the tire bead and wheel
bead seat area again.
3. Stand at a minimum of 12 feet (3.66
meters) away from the wheel and tire
assembly.
4. Use both eye and ear protection.
For a mounting pressure more than
20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the
maximum pressure, a Ford dealer or
other tire service professional should do
the mounting.
Always inflate steel carcass tires with a
remote air fill with the person inflating
standing at a minimum of 12 feet (3.66
meters) away from the wheel and tire
assembly. Important:
Remember to replace the
wheel valve stems when the road tires
are replaced on your vehicle.
It is recommended that the two front
tires or two rear tires generally be
replaced as a pair.
The tire pressure sensors mounted in
the wheels (originally installed on your
vehicle) are not designed to be used in
aftermarket wheels.
The use of wheels or tires not
recommended by Ford Motor Company
may affect the operation of your tire
pressure monitoring system.
If the tire pressure monitoring system
indicator is flashing, your system is
malfunctioning. Your replacement tire
might be incompatible with your tire
pressure monitoring system, or some
component of the system may be
damaged. Safety Practices WARNINGS
If your vehicle is stuck in snow,
mud, or sand, do not rapidly spin
the tires. Spinning the tires can tear the
tire and cause an explosion. A tire can
explode in as little as three to five
seconds. Do not spin the wheels at over
35 mph (56 km/h)
. The tires may
fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Driving habits have a great deal to do
with your tire mileage and safety.
*Observe posted speed limits
*Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
*Avoid potholes and objects on the road
*Do not run over curbs or hit the tire
against a curb when parking
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Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue upon subsequent
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated,
the system may not be able to detect or
signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on
the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires
and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.
The tire pressure monitoring system
complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and
with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System Note:
Each road tire is equipped with a tire
pressure sensor located inside the wheel
and tire assembly cavity. The pressure
sensor is attached to the valve stem. The
pressure sensor is covered by the tire and
is not visible unless the tire is removed. Take
care when changing the tire to avoid
damaging the sensor
You should always have your tires serviced
by an authorized dealer.
Check the tire pressure periodically (at least
monthly) using an accurate tire gauge. See
Inflating Your Tires in this chapter.
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When Inflating Your Tires
When putting air into your tires (such as at a
gas station or in your garage), the tire
pressure monitoring system may not respond
immediately to the air added to your tires.
It may take up to two minutes of driving over
20 mph (32 km/h) for the light to turn off after
you have filled your tires to the
recommended inflation pressure
How Temperature Affects Your Tire
Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system monitors
tire pressure in each pneumatic tire. While
driving in a normal manner, a typical
passenger tire inflation pressure may
increase about 2 to 4 psi (14 to 28 kPa) from
a cold start situation. If the vehicle is
stationary overnight with the outside
temperature significantly lower than the
daytime temperature, the tire pressure may
decrease about 3 psi (21 kPa) for a drop of
30°F (17°C) in ambient temperature. This
lower pressure value may be detected by
the tire pressure monitoring system as being
significantly lower than the recommended
inflation pressure and activate the system
warning light for low tire pressure. If the low
tire pressure warning light is on, visually
check each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If
one or more tires are flat, repair as
necessary. Check the air pressure in the road
tires. If any tire is under-inflated, carefully
drive the vehicle to the nearest location
where air can be added to the tires. Inflate
all the tires to the recommended inflation
pressure.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
WARNINGS
The use of tire sealant may damage
your tire pressure monitoring system
and should only be used in roadside
emergencies. If you must use a sealant, the
Ford Tire Mobility Kit sealant should be used.
The tire pressure monitoring system sensor
and valve stem on the wheel must be
replaced by an authorized dealer after use
of the sealant. WARNINGS
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 338). If the tire pressure monitor
sensor becomes damaged, it will no longer
function. Note:
The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light will illuminate when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply
the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place
on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer
in order to prevent damage to the tire
pressure monitoring system sensors. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 338).
Replace the spare tire with a road tire as
soon as possible. During repairing or
replacing of the flat tire, have the authorized
dealer inspect the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor for damage.
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Cleaning the Interior.....................................315
Cleaning Black Label or Presidential
Interior................................................................\
316
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................315
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................65
Climate Control..............................................127
Climate Controlled Seats............................150 Cooled Seats........................................................150
Heated Seats........................................................150
Collision Warning System..........................229 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................229
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................296
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55
Creating a MyKey...........................................64 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings...............................................................64
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................224 False Alerts..........................................................228
Switching the System Off and On..................228
System Errors......................................................228
System Lights, Messages and Audible
Alerts.................................................................227
System Limitations.............................................227
Using the System...............................................224 Cruise Control..................................................83
Principle of Operation.......................................206
Type 1.......................................................................83
Type 2......................................................................84
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control...............................206
Customer Assistance...................................261
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording...........................................10
Service Data Recording.........................................9
Daytime Running Lamps...............................92
Direction Indicators
........................................95
Lane Change..........................................................95
Drive Control.................................................232 LINCOLN DRIVE CONTROL............................232
Driver Alert......................................................215 Using Driver Alert................................................215
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................49 Children and Airbags...........................................50
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating
Adjustment .........................................................50
Driving Aids
....................................................215
Driving Hints..................................................253
Driving Through Water
...............................253 DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps...........................92
E
Economical Driving
......................................253
Emission Control System.............................173 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................174
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) Testing......................................................175
End User License Agreement....................419 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .....................................419
Engine Block Heater....................................165 Using the Engine Block Heater.......................166
Engine Coolant Check
................................296
Adding Engine Coolant....................................296
Checking the Engine Coolant.........................296
Recycled Engine Coolant.................................297
Severe Climates..................................................297
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe
Cooling.............................................................298
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................79
Engine Oil Check.........................................294 Adding Engine Oil..............................................294
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™....................................................294
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Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 3.5L
Ecoboost™/3.7L............................................251
Emergency Towing.............................................251
Recreational Towing...........................................251
Towing.............................................................243
Traction Control.............................................192
Principle of Operation........................................192
Trailer Sway Control....................................244
Transmission Code Designation..............359
Transmission...................................................177
Transmission See: Transmission................................................177
Transporting the Vehicle............................249
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™...................................................288
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™....................................................290
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................292 Engine Shield......................................................293
Universal Garage Door Opener................152 HomeLink Wireless Control System...............152
USB Port
..........................................................381 Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................207
Automatic Cancellation.......................................211
Blocked Sensor....................................................213
Canceling the Set Speed..................................210
Changing the Set Speed....................................211
Detection Issues...................................................211
Following a Vehicle...........................................208
Hilly Condition Usage.........................................211
Overriding the System.......................................210
Resuming the Set Speed....................................211
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............208
Setting the Gap Distance.................................209
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off...........211
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........208
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...............214
System Not Available.........................................213
Using All-Wheel Drive...................................181 Driving In Special Conditions With All-Wheel
Drive (AWD)......................................................184
Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched Tires....................................................................183
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires ....................................................................182
Using Cruise Control...................................206 Switching Cruise Control Off...........................207
Switching Cruise Control On...........................206
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................68 Using Snow Chains......................................337
Using Stability Control.................................195
Using Traction Control
.................................192
Switching the System Off..................................192
System Indicator Lights and Messages.........192
Using a Switch.....................................................192
Using the Information Display Controls........192
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.............................................264
V
Vehicle Care...................................................312 General Information............................................312
Vehicle Certification Label.........................358
Vehicle Identification Number..................358
Vehicle Storage.............................................319 Battery...................................................................320
Body........................................................................\
319
Brakes...................................................................320
Cooling system...................................................320
Engine...................................................................320
Fuel system..........................................................320
General..................................................................319
Miscellaneous.....................................................320
Removing Vehicle From Storage...................320
Tires.......................................................................320
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