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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
Change the PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD). See Axle and
PTU Maintenance under Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* This is an optional feature. Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter. *
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.**
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change the PTU and rear axle fluid (AWD). See Axle and
PTU Maintenance under
Exceptions.
* This is an optional feature.
** Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See
Engine
Oil Check (page 241). 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
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
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Rear Axle and PTU Maintenance: The
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle
(AWD only) in your vehicle does not require
any normal scheduled maintenance unless
the vehicle has experienced extended
periods of extreme/severe duty cycle
driving or the PTU and/or the axle has been
submerged in water. Checking the PTU and
rear axle fluid is not necessary unless the
unit shows signs of leakage. Contact an
authorized dealer for service.
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
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service. Hot climate oil change intervals:
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 5000 miles (8000
kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3000 miles (4800 kilometers).
Engine air filter and cabin air filter
replacement
: The life of the engine air
filter and cabin air filter is dependent on
exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter and
cabin air filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECORD 445
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Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp

Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................295
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 296
Entertainment..............................................383 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 384
Apps........................................................................\
392
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 391
CD........................................................................\
... 390
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)......................................................... 387
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 385
Sources................................................................. 384
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 392
USB Ports............................................................. 392
Environment......................................................14
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake............................. 154
Essential Towing Checks..........................206 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 207
Hitches.................................................................. 206
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 207
Safety Chains...................................................... 206
Trailer Brakes...................................................... 206
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 206
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 207
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................435 EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (CANADA
ONLY)............................................................... 436
Ford Protect (U.S. Only)................................. 435
Exterior Mirrors................................................79
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 80
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.............................. 80
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 80
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.......................... 80
Memory Mirrors.................................................... 80
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 79
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................28 How to Extract Seatbelts in the Rear
Outboard Positions........................................ 30
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 29Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................28
Floor Mats
.......................................................210
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 76
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................148
Principle of Operation....................................... 148
Front Fog Lamps............................................76
Front Parking Aid
..........................................162
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 163
Front Passenger Sensing System.............37
Fuel and Refueling.......................................135
Fuel Consumption
.......................................140
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 140
Filling the Fuel Tank.......................................... 140
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................136
Fuel Quality.....................................................136 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 136
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................213
Fuses.................................................................225
Fuse Specification Chart
...........................225
Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel.............231
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel
.................................................................. 228
Power Distribution Box.................................... 225
Pre-Fuse Box....................................................... 225
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........120
Gauges...............................................................83 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............84
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 84
Information Display............................................. 83
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................44
Intelligent Access................................................. 44
General Maintenance Information........437 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 439
Owner Checks and Services......................... 438
Protecting Your Investment........................... 437
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 437
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 437
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada...........................................................221
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........440
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 440
Normal Maintenance Intervals...................... 441
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................242
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 241
Opening and Closing the Hood..............236
Closing the Hood................................................ 237
Opening the Hood............................................. 236
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................222
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........223
Overhead Console
........................................127
P
Parking Aids
.....................................................161
Principle of Operation........................................ 161
Passive Anti-Theft System
.........................63
SecuriLock®........................................................... 63
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 63
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................34
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 34
Phone...............................................................393 During a Phone Call.......................................... 396
Making Calls........................................................ 395
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 393
Phone Menu........................................................ 394
Receiving Calls................................................... 396
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 397
Text Messaging................................................... 397
Post-Crash Alert System...........................216
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 53
Power Liftgate
.................................................58
Hands-Free Feature........................................... 60
Obstacle Detection............................................. 60
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 58
Setting the Liftgate Open Height.................. 60
Stopping the Liftgate Movement.................. 60Power Seats
.....................................................115
Power Lumbar....................................................... 117
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................247
Power Windows
..............................................78
Accessory Delay.................................................... 79
Bounce-Back......................................................... 78
One-Touch Down................................................. 78
One-Touch Up....................................................... 78
Window Lock......................................................... 78
Protecting the Environment........................14
R
Rear Parking Aid
.............................................161
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 162
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................119
Rear Seats........................................................118 Folding the Seatback......................................... 118
Recline Adjustment............................................ 118
Unfolding the Seatback.................................... 118
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................196 Adjustable Load Floor...................................... 196
Cargo Management System.......................... 196
Rear View Camera.........................................171 Using the Rear View Camera System...........171
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera..................................... 171
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............71 Rear Window Washer.......................................... 71
Rear Window Wiper.............................................. 71
Recommended Towing Weights...........204
Refueling..........................................................137 System Warnings................................................ 139
Remote Control..............................................45 Car Finder................................................................ 47
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 45
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 45
Memory Feature................................................... 48
Remote Start.......................................................... 47
Replacing the Battery......................................... 46
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 47
Remote Start..................................................110 Automatic Settings.............................................. 111
Removing a Headlamp
..............................253
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............265
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
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Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................48
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................223
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
..............................................................223
Roadside Assistance...................................212
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 212
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................. 213
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 213
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 212
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 212
Roadside Emergencies...............................212
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................197 Adjusting the Crossbar..................................... 197
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................ 209
Running Out of Fuel
....................................136
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 137
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 137
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................40
Safety Precautions.......................................135
Satellite Radio..............................................324
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 325
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............324
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 324
Troubleshooting................................................. 325
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........445
Scheduled Maintenance...........................437
Seatbelt Extension........................................33
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.....................30
Seatbelt Reminder
..........................................31
Belt-Minder™......................................................... 31
Seatbelts............................................................27 Principle of Operation......................................... 27Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator
Chime................................................................31
Conditions of operation...................................... 31
Seats...................................................................112
Security..............................................................63
Settings..........................................................408 911 Assist................................................................ 413
Ambient Lighting................................................ 418
Bluetooth.............................................................. 410
Clock....................................................................... 410
Display.................................................................... 419
General.................................................................... 417
Media Player....................................................... 409
Mobile Apps.......................................................... 416
Navigation............................................................. 414
Phone..................................................................... 410
Radio....................................................................... 413
Sound.................................................................... 408
Valet Mode........................................................... 420
Vehicle.................................................................... 418
Voice Control....................................................... 420
Wi-Fi........................................................................\
418
Side Airbags.....................................................39
Side Sensing System..................................163 Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 164
Sitting in the Correct Position...................112
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 284
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 12
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............13
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................443
Exceptions........................................................... 444
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 174
Stability Control............................................159 Principle of Operation....................................... 159
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 128
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................129 Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 130
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Failure to Start.....................................................
130
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................131
Important Ventilating Information................131
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 131
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 131
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 129
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 129
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........128 General Information.......................................... 128
Steering............................................................192 Electric Power Steering.................................... 192
Steering Wheel...............................................66
Storage Compartments..............................127
Sunroof See: Moonroof........................................................ 81
Sun Visors..........................................................81 Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 81
Supplementary Restraints System.........35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3........................................................365
General Information......................................... 365
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................420
SYNC™ Applications and Services
........................................................343
911 Assist............................................................... 343
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 345
SYNC™
............................................................327
General Information.......................................... 327
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................357
T
Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 57
See: Power Liftgate............................................. 58
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............294
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................220
Tire Care
............................................................271
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 272
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................... 271
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 273Temperature A B C.............................................
272
Traction AA A B C................................................ 271
Treadwear.............................................................. 271
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........285 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 286
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 286
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 268
Towing a Trailer
............................................203
Load Placement................................................ 203
Towing Points.................................................216 Installing the Recovery Hook.......................... 217
Recovery Hook Location................................... 217
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.............217
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................208
Emergency Towing........................................... 208
Recreational Towing........................................ 208
Towing.............................................................203
Traction Control............................................158 Principle of Operation....................................... 158
Trailer Sway Control
...................................204
Transmission Code Designation...........300
Transmission..................................................144
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 144
Transporting the Vehicle............................216
Trip Computer.................................................92 All Value................................................................... 93
Average Fuel........................................................... 92
Digital Speedo....................................................... 92
Distance to E.......................................................... 92
Instantaneous Fuel.............................................. 92
Resetting the Trip Computer........................... 92
Trip Odometer....................................................... 92
Trip Timer................................................................ 92
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................238
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................239
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................240
Unique Driving Characteristics................133
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Universal Garage Door Opener...............120
HomeLink Wireless Control System...........120
USB Port
.........................................................326
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................175 Automatic Braking.............................................. 176
Automatic Cancel............................................... 178
Changing the Set Speed................................... 177
Detection Beam Issues..................................... 176
Forward Alert Function..................................... 179
Setting a Speed.................................................... 177
Setting the Vehicle Gap.................................... 177
Standby Mode...................................................... 178
Switching the System Off................................ 178
Switching the System On................................. 177
Using the System................................................. 177
Using Cruise Control....................................174 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 174
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 174
Using Four-Wheel Drive
.............................148
Driving in Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel Drive.......................................... 148
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................52
Using Snow Chains
.....................................284
Using Stability Control...............................160
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................348
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............352
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 354
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 348
Media Menu Features....................................... 352
Media Voice Commands................................ 349
USB 2...................................................................... 354
Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........355
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............331 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 336
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 339
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 340
Making Calls........................................................ 334
Pairing a Phone for the First Time................331
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 332
Phone Options during an Active Call.........335
Phone Voice Commands................................ 333
Receiving Calls.................................................... 335
System Settings.................................................. 341Text Messaging...................................................
337
Using Traction Control................................158 Switching the System Off............................... 158
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 158
Using a Switch..................................................... 158
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 158
Using Voice Recognition
...........................329
Audio Voice Commands................................. 378
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 329
Mobile App Voice Commands....................... 381
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 380
Phone Voice Commands................................ 379
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 382
System Interaction and Feedback..............330
Voice Settings Commands............................ 382
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..........................221
V
Vehicle Care....................................................261 General Information.......................................... 261
Vehicle Certification Label
......................300
Vehicle Identification Number...............299
Vehicle Storage
............................................266
Battery.................................................................... 267
Body....................................................................... 266
Brakes..................................................................... 267
Cooling system................................................... 267
Engine.................................................................... 266
Fuel system.......................................................... 267
General.................................................................. 266
Miscellaneous...................................................... 267
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 267
Tires........................................................................\
. 267
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 104
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............299
Voice Control
....................................................67
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................85 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 85
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