Trailer Sway Control.....................................231
Recommended Towing Weights.............231
Essential Towing Checks..........................233
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -
6-Speed Automatic Transmission -
6F35..............................................................235
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission -
6F50/6F55................................................235
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................238
Economical Driving.....................................238
Cold Weather Precautions.......................238
Driving Through Water...............................238
Floor Mats.......................................................239
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................241
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................242
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................242
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................243
Post-Crash Alert System..........................245
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................245
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............247
In California (U.S. Only)............................248
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).....................249
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................250
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................250
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................251
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................252
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................252 Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
..........................254
Changing a Fuse..........................................264
Maintenance
General Information...................................266
Opening and Closing the Hood..............266
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™...............................................268
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™...............................................269
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L...................270
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................271
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................271
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L...........................271
Engine Oil Check............................................271
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................273
Engine Coolant Check
................................273
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™.......................................277
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.7L EcoBoost™/3.5L
.............................277
Brake Fluid Check........................................279
Power Steering Fluid Check....................280
Washer Fluid Check....................................280
Fuel Filter
........................................................280
Changing the 12V Battery.........................280
Checking the Wiper Blades......................282
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................282
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................283
Removing a Headlamp.............................285
Changing a Bulb...........................................285
Bulb Specification Chart...........................287
Changing the Engine Air Filter................289
Vehicle Care
General Information
...................................290
Cleaning Products
......................................290
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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
Flammable 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
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first
1,000 mi (1,600 km)
. Vary your speed
frequently and change up through the
gears early. Do not labor the engine.
Do not tow during the first
1,000 mi
(1,600 km).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several things
such as how you drive, the conditions you
drive under and how you maintain your
vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that
may improve your fuel economy:
• Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
• Drive at steady speeds.
• Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.
• Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving (When running
errands, go to the furthest destination
first and then work your way back
home).
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
• Drive at reasonable speeds.
• Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.
• Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance. There are also some things you may want
to avoid doing because they reduce your
fuel economy:
•
Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.
• Avoid revving the engine before turning
off the car.
• Avoid long idle periods.
• Do not warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.
• Reduce the use of air conditioning and
heat.
• Avoid using speed control in hilly
terrain.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
• Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).
• Avoid driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of some
components and systems can be affected
at temperatures below
-13°F (-25°C).
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING
Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle.
Note:
Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.0L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 273).
A
Brake fluid reservoir (right-hand drive).
See Brake Fluid Check (page 279).
B
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 271).
C
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine Oil Check (page 271).
D
Brake fluid reservoir (left-hand drive).
See Brake Fluid Check (page 279).
E
Battery.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 280).
F
Power distribution box.
See Fuses (page 254).
G
Air filter assembly.
See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 289).
H
Windshield washer fluid reservoir.
See Washer Fluid Check (page 280).
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.7L ECOBOOST™
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 273).
A
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 279).
B
Battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 280).
C
Power distribution box. See
Fuses (page 254).
D
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 289).
E
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick. See
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check (page 277).
F
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 271).
G
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 271).
H
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 280).
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 273).
A
Brake fluid reservoir. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 279).
B
Battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 280).
C
Engine compartment fusebox. See
Fuse Specification Chart (page 254).
D
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 289).
E
Automatic transmission fluid dipstick. See
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check (page 277).
F
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 271).
G
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 271).
H
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 280).
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•
Use a quality wax that does not contain
abrasives.
• Follow the manufacturer ’s instructions
to apply and remove the wax.
• Apply a small amount of wax in a
back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
• Do not allow wax to come in contact
with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or
stain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
• Bumpers.
• Grained door handles.
• Side moldings.
• Mirror housings.
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car's paint should
feel smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
• Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage. •
Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
• Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner. When
cleaning the interior of the windshield,
avoid getting any glass cleaner on the
instrument panel or door panels. Wipe
any glass cleaner off these surfaces
immediately.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
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Engine
•
Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected. Brakes
•
Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
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