Sunday, 10:30am-7:30pm EST.
In the United States, call 1-800-392-3673.
In Canada, call 1-800-565-3673.
Times are subject to change due toholidays.
SYNC Owner Account
Why do I need a SYNC owner account?
•Essential for keeping up with the latestsoftware downloads available forSYNC.
•Access to customer support for anyquestions you may have.
Driving Restrictions
For your safety, certain features arespeed-dependent and restricted when yourvehicle is traveling over 3 mi (5 km).
Safety Information
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
When using SYNC:
•Do not operate playing devices if thepower cords or cables are broken, splitor damaged. Place cords and cablesout of the way, so they do not interferewith the operation of pedals, seats,compartments or safe driving abilities.
•Do not leave playing devices in yourvehicle during extreme conditions as itcould cause them damage. See yourdevice's manual for further information.
•Do not attempt to service or repair thesystem. See an authorized dealer.
Privacy Information
When a cellular phone is connected toSYNC, the system creates a profile withinyour vehicle that is linked to that cellularphone. This profile is created in order tooffer you more cellular features and tooperate more efficiently. Among otherthings, this profile may contain data aboutyour cellular phone book, text messages(read and unread), and call history,including history of calls when your cellularphone was not connected to the system.In addition, if you connect a media device,the system creates and retains an index ofsupported media content. The system alsorecords a short development log ofapproximately 10 minutes of all recentsystem activity. The log profile and othersystem data may be used to improve thesystem and help diagnose any problemsthat may occur.
The cellular profile, media device index,and development log will remain in thevehicle unless you delete them and aregenerally accessible only in the vehiclewhen the cellular phone or media playeris connected. If you no longer plan to usethe system or the vehicle, we recommendyou perform a Master Reset to erase allstored information.
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911 Assist Privacy Notice
When you switch on 911 Assist, it maydisclose to emergency services that yourvehicle has been in a crash involving thedeployment of an airbag or activation ofthe fuel pump shut-off. Certain versions orupdates to 911 Assist may also be capableof electronically or verbally disclosing to911 operators your vehicle location or otherdetails about your vehicle or crash to assist911 operators to provide the mostappropriate emergency services. If you donot want to disclose this information, donot switch the feature on.
Safety Information
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
•Do not attempt to service or repair thesystem. Have an authorized dealercheck your vehicle.
•Do not operate playing devices if thepower cords or cables are broken, splitor damaged. Place cords and cablesout of the way, so they do not interferewith the operation of pedals, seats,compartments or safe driving abilities.
•Do not leave playing devices in yourvehicle during extreme conditions as itcould cause them damage. See yourdevice's user guide for furtherinformation.
•For your safety, some SYNC 3 functionsare speed-dependent. Their use islimited to when your vehicle is travelingat speeds under 3 mph (5 km/h). Makesure that you review your device'smanual before using it with SYNC 3.
Speed-restricted Features
Some features of this system may be toodifficult to use while your vehicle is movingso they are restricted from use unless yourvehicle is stationary.
•Screens crowded with information,such as Point of Interest reviews andratings, SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Linksports scores, movie times or skiconditions.
•Any action that requires you to use akeyboard is restricted, such as enteringa navigation destination or editinginformation.
•All lists are limited so the user can viewfewer entries (such as phone contactsor recent phone call entries).
See the following chart for more specificexamples.
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DescriptionItemCallout
Includes all power usage from the low voltageaccessories such as the climate control fan, head-lights and heated seats. The higher the power usageis from these accessories, the larger the circle aroundthe node. This node illuminates anytime the vehicleis on since there is always some low level power inuse.
2OtherF
Includes the power usage from the high-voltageclimate control components such as the electric A/C compressor and the electric heater. The higher thepower usage is from these components, the largerthe circle around this node.
2,3ClimateG
Represents your high-voltage battery. A circle illumin-ates around the node when the high-voltage batteryis receiving power from regenerative braking or enginecharging. The higher the power going into the high-voltage battery, the larger the circle around this node.
BatteryH
Represents the fuel tank in the vehicle.FuelI
Shows flow from the fuel tank to the engine whenthe engine is on and using fuel (there are some caseswhere the engine is on, but not using any fuel). Whenthe engine is on, but not using fuel, the engine nodeis active, but the fuel flow path is off. An example ofthis is when your foot is off the accelerator pedal andthe vehicle is traveling at a high speed.
Fuel-to-Engine FlowJ
Provides you with the reason(s) the gasoline engineis on. When the gasoline engine is off, this displaydoes not appear.Engine On due to reasonsdisplayed by the system are in a chart following thislist.
Engine On due to:K
Shows the direction of power flow between theengine and the electric motor. The direction indicatesif the engine is providing power to the high-voltageelectrical system, or if the high-voltage electricalsystem is providing power to control or start theengine.
Motor-to-Engine FlowL
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Body Styling Kits..........................................254Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........222Booster Seats..................................................25Types of Booster Seats......................................26Brake Fluid Check........................................232Brakes...............................................................162General Information..........................................162Breaking-In.....................................................194Bulb Specification Chart...........................242
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Cabin Air Filter.................................................113California Proposition 65..............................11Capacities and Specifications...............286Specifications.....................................................286Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................247Center Console..............................................128Changing a Bulb...........................................238Replacing Fog, Park and Direction IndicatorBulbs..................................................................239Replacing Headlamp Bulbs...........................238Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb............241Replacing Reverse Lamp and Tail LampBulbs...................................................................241Replacing Tail, Brake and DirectionIndicator Bulbs..............................................240Replacing the Center High Mounted BrakeLamp Bulbs.....................................................242Changing a Fuse..........................................220Fuses......................................................................220Changing the 12V Battery.........................233Changing the Engine Air Filter................244Air Cleaner Assembly Components...........244Installing the Engine Air FilterElement............................................................246Removing the Engine Air FilterElement............................................................245Changing the Wiper Blades.....................235Changing the Rear Window WiperBlade.................................................................236Changing the Windshield WiperBlades...............................................................235Service Position..................................................235Charging the High Voltage Battery........153Charge Port...........................................................156
Charging.................................................................156Charging Equipment..........................................153Disconnecting the Charging Coupler..........158Locking the Charging Coupler........................157Waiting to Charge...............................................157Checking MyKey System Status...............55MyKey Distance....................................................55Number of Admin Keys......................................55Number of MyKeys..............................................55Checking the Wiper Blades......................234Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................36Child Restraint Positioning..........................27Child Safety.......................................................18General Information.............................................18Child Safety Locks.........................................28Left-Hand Side......................................................29Right-Hand Side...................................................29Cleaning Leather Seats.............................252Cleaning Products........................................247Materials................................................................247Cleaning the Engine....................................249Cleaning the Exterior...................................247Body Paintwork Preservation.......................248Cleaning Stripes or Graphics.........................248Cleaning the Chrome Trim.............................248Cleaning the Headlamps................................248Cleaning the Rear Window............................248Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens..........................251Cleaning the Interior...................................250Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headlinersand Floor Mats...............................................250Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screensand Radio Screens........................................251Leather Interior...................................................250Rear Windows......................................................251Seatbelts..............................................................250Storage Compartments, Cup Holders andAshtrays.............................................................251Suede Micro Fiber Fabric................................250Cleaning the Wheels..................................252Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................249Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53Climate Control............................................109
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Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options..................................13Exterior Mirrors................................................79Blind Spot Information System.......................81Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors..............................80Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................80Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors..........................80Power Exterior Mirrors........................................79Puddle Lamps.......................................................80Signal Indicator Mirrors.....................................80
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................31Seatbelt Locking Modes....................................32Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................31Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................255Floor Mats.......................................................195Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................76Ford Credit..........................................................11US Only......................................................................11Ford Protect...................................................439Ford Protect Extended Service Plan(CANADA ONLY)..........................................440Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................439Front Fog Lamps............................................76Front Parking Aid..........................................169Front Passenger Sensing System............40Fuel and Refueling.......................................142Fuel Consumption.......................................148Calculating Fuel Economy..............................148Filling the Fuel Tank...........................................148Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................144Fuel Filter........................................................233Fuel Quality.....................................................143Choosing the Right Fuel...................................143Fuel Freshness Mode........................................143Fuel Shutoff...................................................198Fuses...................................................................211Fuse Specification Chart.............................211Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel.............217Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........214Power Distribution Box......................................211Pre-Fuse Box.........................................................211
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............121Gauges...............................................................84Left Information Display....................................84Right Information Display.................................86General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................47Intelligent Access..................................................47General Maintenance Information........441Multi-point Inspection.....................................444Owner Checks and Services..........................443Protecting Your Investment............................441Why Maintain Your Vehicle?..........................441Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?......................................................441Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................207Getting the Services You Need..............204Away From Home.............................................204Global Opening...............................................79Opening the Windows........................................79
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake.............................................163Hazard Warning Flashers..........................198Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................236Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................75Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp..........................238Head Restraints..............................................114Adjusting the Head Restraint..........................115Heated Seats.................................................120Heated Windows and Mirrors....................112Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................113Heated Rear Window.........................................112HeatingSee: Climate Control.........................................109High Voltage Battery Cut-OffSwitch............................................................158High Voltage Battery....................................151General Information...........................................151Hill Start Assist..............................................163Switching the System On and Off...............164
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Using Hill Start Assist.......................................164Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate............................................................111Cooling the Interior Quickly..............................112Defrosting and Defogging the WindowsQuickly.................................................................112General Hints..........................................................111Heating the Interior Quickly.............................112Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........112Recommended Settings for Heating............112Side Window Defogging in ColdWeather..............................................................112Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................163Home Screen.................................................357Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........222Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions.....................................................140Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........................135Battery:...................................................................136Braking:...................................................................136Driving:....................................................................135Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy..............136Engine:....................................................................136Starting:..................................................................135Stopping:................................................................135Transmission Operation:..................................135
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Ignition Switch...............................................129In California (U.S. Only)............................205Information Display Control.......................70Multimedia Controls...........................................70Information Displays.....................................92General Information............................................92Information Messages.................................101AdvanceTrac®......................................................101Alarm........................................................................101Battery and Charging System (HighVoltage)............................................................102Blind Spot Information and Cross TrafficAlert System....................................................103Doors.......................................................................103Fuel..........................................................................103Hill Start Assist...................................................104Keys and Intelligent Access............................104
Maintenance........................................................105MyKey.....................................................................106Park Aid..................................................................106Park Brake..............................................................107Power Steering....................................................107Remote Start........................................................107Tire Pressure Monitoring System..................107Transmission........................................................108Installing Child Restraints............................19Child Seats...............................................................19Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.........................20Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH)............................................22Using Tether Straps.............................................24Instrument Cluster........................................84Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75Instrument Panel Overview........................16Interior Lamps.................................................76Front Interior Lamp..............................................76Front Interior Lamp - With PanoramaRoof.......................................................................77Rear Interior Lamp................................................77Interior Mirror....................................................81Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................81Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................199Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................199Jump Starting.....................................................200Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................199Removing the Jumper Cables......................200
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Keyless Starting............................................129Ignition Modes.....................................................130Keys and Remote Controls.........................47
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Lighting Control...............................................74Headlamp Flasher................................................74High Beams.............................................................74Lighting...............................................................74Load Carrying.................................................186
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Load Limit........................................................187Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles..............................................................191Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer..................................................................187Locking and Unlocking.................................57Activating Intelligent Access ..........................58Autolock..................................................................59Battery Saver.........................................................60Illuminated Entry.................................................60Illuminated Exit.....................................................60Mechanical Key.....................................................58Opening a Rear Door from Inside..................58Power Door Locks.................................................57Remote Control.....................................................57Smart Unlocks For Integrated KeyheadTransmitter........................................................59Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys................................................................................59Luggage Covers.............................................186Removing the Shade........................................186
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Maintenance..................................................222General Information..........................................222Manual Liftgate................................................61Closing the Liftgate..............................................61Opening the Liftgate............................................61Manual Seats..................................................116Moving the Seat Backward andForward..............................................................116Recline Adjustment.............................................117Media Hub......................................................305Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................92MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors................112See: Windows and Mirrors................................78Mobile Communications Equipment.......13Motorcraft Parts...........................................283MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55MyKey™.............................................................52Principle of Operation.........................................52
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Navigation......................................................380cityseeker.............................................................388Destination Mode..............................................383Map Mode............................................................380Navigation Map Updates...............................389Navigation Menu...............................................386SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link..................389Waypoints.............................................................387Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........445Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................445Normal Maintenance Intervals....................445
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Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................227Resetting the Oil Life MonitoringSystem...............................................................227Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check......................................226Opening and Closing the Hood..............222Closing the Hood................................................223Opening the Hood.............................................222Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................208Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual.........209Overhead Console........................................128
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Parking Aids...................................................168Principle of Operation......................................168Parking Brake.................................................163Passive Anti-Theft System........................66SecuriLock®...........................................................66PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System....................66Perchlorate.........................................................11Personal Safety System™..........................37How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?...................................................................37Phone...............................................................375During a Phone Call..........................................378Making Calls.........................................................377Pairing Your Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................375Phone Menu.........................................................376
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Receiving Calls....................................................378Smartphone Connectivity..............................379Text Messaging...................................................379Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........137ECO Cruise............................................................138EV Modes...............................................................137Fuel Freshness.....................................................139Low Engine Use...................................................139Plug-in Power Mode and HybridMode...................................................................137Post-Crash Alert System..........................203Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking..............................57Power Liftgate.................................................62Hands-Free Feature............................................64Obstacle Detection.............................................64Opening and Closing the Liftgate..................62Setting the Liftgate Open Height...................63Stopping the Liftgate Movement...................63Power Seats.....................................................117Power Lumbar......................................................119Power Steering Fluid Check.....................232Power Windows..............................................78Accessory Delay....................................................79Bounce-Back.........................................................78One-Touch Down.................................................78One-Touch Up.......................................................78Window Lock.........................................................78Protecting the Environment........................15
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Rear Parking Aid...........................................168Rear Seat Armrest........................................120Rear Seats........................................................119Folding the Seatback ........................................119Unfolding the Seatback....................................119Rear Under Floor Storage.........................186Rear View Camera........................................174Using the Rear View Camera System..........174Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera....................................174Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........73Rear Window Washer.........................................73Rear Window Wiper.............................................73Refueling..........................................................145Easy Fuel™ Capless System..........................145
Remote Control...............................................47Car Finder................................................................49Integrated Keyhead Transmitters ..................47Intelligent Access Key........................................48Remote Start (If Equipped).............................50Replacing the Battery.........................................48Sounding a Panic Alarm....................................50Remote Start...................................................113Automatic Settings.............................................113Removing a Headlamp..............................238Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............252Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................12Collision Repairs....................................................12Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs..................................................................12Warranty on Replacement Parts.....................12Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl..............................................................51Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................209Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only).............................................................209Roadside Assistance...................................197Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance........................................................197Vehicles Sold in Canada: RoadsideAssistance Program Coverage.................198Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance........................................................198Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance....................................197Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance....................................197Roadside Emergencies...............................197Running-InSee: Breaking-In..................................................194Running Out of Fuel....................................144Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................144Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................144
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Safety Canopy™............................................43Safety Precautions.......................................142
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