Overhead Console........................................167
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information
....................................168
Ignition Switch
...............................................168
Keyless Starting............................................168
Steering Wheel Lock...................................169
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................169
Engine Block Heater.....................................172
Unique Driving Character- istics
Auto-Start-Stop............................................174
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
.......................................176
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................177
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................178
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular Cab.................................................................178
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/ SuperCrew..................................................179
Running Out of Fuel.....................................179
Refueling.........................................................180
Fuel Consumption........................................182
Emission Control System..........................183
Transmission
Automatic Transmission
...........................186
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................193
Rear Axle
Electronic Locking Differential................201
Brakes
General Information...................................203 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes..........................................................203
Parking Brake................................................204
Electric Parking Brake................................204
Hill Start Assist
............................................206
Traction Control
Principle of Operation...............................208
Using Traction Control
..............................208
Stability Control
Principle of Operation
...............................209
Using Stability Control...............................210
Hill Descent Control
Principle of Operation
.................................212
Using Hill Descent Control
........................212
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................213
Rear Parking Aid
............................................213
Active Park Assist.........................................214
Rear View Camera
.......................................218
360 Degree Camera
....................................221
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation
................................224
Using Cruise Control...................................224
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................225
Driving Aids
Driver Alert
......................................................232
Lane Keeping System.................................232
Blind Spot Information System.............236
Cross Traffic Alert........................................240
Steering...........................................................243
Collision Warning System........................244
Drive Control
.................................................246
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Load Carrying
Load Retaining Fixtures.............................247
Load Limit......................................................248
Bed Access
.....................................................252
Bed Ramps
.....................................................253
Towing
Towing a Trailer
............................................256
Trailer Reversing Aids..................................257
Trailer Sway Control....................................267
Recommended Towing Weights............267
Essential Towing Checks..........................278
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
......285
Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................288
Economical Driving
.....................................288
Driving Through Water
..............................289
Floor Mats
......................................................289
Snowplowing................................................290
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................293
Hazard Warning Flashers.........................294
Fuel Shutoff...................................................294
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................295
Post-Crash Alert System
..........................297
Transporting the Vehicle...........................297
Towing Points
...............................................298
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............300
In California (U.S. Only).............................301
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).....................302
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................303
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
........................................................303 Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature....................................................304
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)............................................................305
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................305
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................307
Changing a Fuse............................................315
Maintenance
General Information
.....................................317
Opening and Closing the Hood...............317
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................318
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L
....................319
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™................................................320
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L....................321
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................322
Engine Oil Check..........................................322
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................323
Engine Coolant Check................................323
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................327
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................328
Brake Fluid Check
........................................328
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................328
Washer Fluid Check
....................................329
Fuel Filter........................................................329
Changing the 12V Battery.........................329
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................331
Changing the Wiper Blades......................331
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................332
Changing a Bulb
...........................................333
Bulb Specification Chart...........................337
Changing the Engine Air Filter................339
Vehicle Care
General Information
...................................340
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Cleaning Products......................................340
Cleaning the Exterior...................................341
Waxing.............................................................342
Cleaning the Engine....................................342
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................343
Cleaning the Interior...................................343
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.......................344
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................344
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..............345
Cleaning the Wheels
..................................346
Vehicle Storage
............................................346
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................349
Tire Care
...........................................................351
Using Snow Chains.....................................366
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
...........367
Changing a Road Wheel............................372
Technical Specifications
..........................380
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................381
Engine Specifications - 3.5L.....................381
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™................................................382
Engine Specifications - 5.0L...................383
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™
......383
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L..............................384
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™......385
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L
.............................385
Vehicle Identification Number
...............386
Vehicle Certification Label.......................387
Transmission Code Designation............387
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™...............................................388
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L....392 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Ecoboost™................................................396
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L..............................................................400
Audio System
General Information...................................405
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM......406
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD.................................................................408
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ SYNC..............................................................411
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
.............................413
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD...................................................................415
Digital Radio
...................................................417
Satellite Radio
...............................................419
USB Port
..........................................................422
Media Hub
......................................................422
SYNC™
General Information
...................................423
Using Voice Recognition...........................425
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
............427
SYNC™ Applications and Services......439
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player...........................................................444
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................453
SYNC™ 3
General Information
....................................461
Home Screen
.................................................472
Using Voice Recognition............................473
Entertainment..............................................480
Climate...........................................................490
Phone...............................................................492
Navigation......................................................498
Apps
.................................................................506
Settings...........................................................509
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.......................521
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On Board Diagnostics Data Link
Connector
WARNING
Use of wireless plug-in devices in the
OBD Data Link Connector (DLC) may
allow unauthorized third parties to
gain access to vehicle systems and data
which could impair the function of various
vehicle systems, including safety-related
systems. The DLC should only be used by
a repair facility that operates in accordance
with Ford ’s service and repair instructions. Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link
Connector (DLC) that is used in
conjunction with a diagnostic scan tool for
vehicle diagnostics, repairs and
reprogramming services. Installing an
aftermarket device that uses the DLC
during normal driving for purposes such as
remote insurance company monitoring,
transmission of vehicle data to other
devices or entities, or altering the
performance of the vehicle, may cause
interference with or even damage to
vehicle systems. We do not recommend
or endorse the use of aftermarket plug-in
devices unless approved by Ford. The
vehicle Warranty will not cover damage
caused by an aftermarket plug-in device.
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and
utility type vehicles
WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types
of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please read
this Owner
’s Manual carefully. Your vehicle
is not a passenger car. As with other
vehicles of this type, failure to operate your
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury or death. Using your vehicle with a snowplow
See Snowplowing (page 290).
Using your vehicle as an ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance.
Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford
Ambulance Preparation Package.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. Using mobile communications equipment
is becoming increasingly important in the
conduct of business and personal affairs.
However, you must not compromise your
own or others’
safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can
enhance personal safety and security when
appropriately used, particularly in
emergency situations. Safety must be
paramount when using mobile
communications equipment to avoid
negating these benefits. Mobile
communication equipment includes, but
is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,
portable email devices, text messaging
devices and portable two-way radios.
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Then...
If...
The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.
You and the front seat passenger buckle
your safety belts before you switch the
ignition on or less than 1-2 minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on...
The Belt-Minder feature activates, the
safety belt warning light illuminates and a warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every
25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes or until you and the front seat passenger buckle your safety belts.
You or the front seat passenger do not
buckle your safety belts before your vehicle reaches at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and 1-2
minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on...
The Belt-Minder feature activates, the
safety belt warning light illuminates and a warning tone sounds for 6 seconds every
25 seconds, repeating for about 5 minutes or until you and the front seat passenger buckle your safety belts.
The safety belt for the driver or front
passenger is unbuckled for about 1 minute
while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and more than 1-2 minutes
elapse after you switch the ignition on...
Deactivating and Activating the
Belt-Minder Feature WARNING
While the system allows you to
deactivate it, this system is designed
to improve your chances of being
safely belted and surviving an accident.
We recommend you leave the system
activated for yourself and others who may
use the vehicle. Note:
The driver and front passenger
warnings switch on and off independently.
When you perform this procedure for one
seating position, do not buckle the other
position as this will terminate the process.
Note: If you are using MyKey, you cannot
disable the Belt-Minder. Also, if the
Belt-Minder has been previously disabled,
it will be re-enabled during the use of
MyKey. See MyKey ™ (page 59). Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before
proceeding with the programming
procedure.
Before following the procedure, make sure
that:
•
The parking brake is set.
• The transmission is in park (P).
• The ignition is off.
• The driver and front passenger safety
belt is unbuckled.
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine.
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (about one minute). After
Step 2, wait an additional 5 seconds
before proceeding with Step 3. Once
you start Step 3, you must complete
the procedure within 30 seconds.
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Sounding a Panic Alarm
Note:
The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off. Press the button to activate the
alarm. Press the button again or
switch the ignition on to
deactivate.
Remote Start (If Equipped) WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use
remote start if your vehicle is parked
indoors or in areas that are not well
ventilated. Note:
Do not use remote start if your vehicle
is low on fuel. The remote start button is on the
transmitter.
This feature allows you to start your
vehicle from outside the vehicle. The
transmitter has an extended operating
range.
You can configure vehicles with automatic
climate control to turn on the automatic
climate control when you remote start your
vehicle. See Automatic Climate Control
(page
143). A manual climate control
system runs at the setting you set it to
when you switched off the vehicle.
Many states and provinces restrict the use
of remote start. Check your local and state
or provincial laws for specific requirements
regarding remote start systems.
The remote start system does not work if:
• The ignition is on.
• The alarm system triggers.
• You disable the feature.
• The hood is open.
• The transmission is not in
P. •
The vehicle battery voltage is too low.
• The service engine soon light is on.
Remote Control Feedback
An LED on the remote control provides
status feedback of remote start or stop
commands. Status
LED
Remote start orextension
successful
Solid green
Remote stop
successful; vehicle off
Solid red
Remote start orstop failed
Blinking red
Waiting for statusupdate
Blinking green
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note: You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. Your vehicle
remote starts only if you follow this
sequence. The tag with your transmitter details the
starting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button.
2. Press the remote start button twice.
The exterior lamps flash twice.
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DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (If
Equipped) WARNING
The daytime running lamps system
does not activate the rear lamps and
may not provide adequate lighting
during low visibility driving conditions. Also,
the autolamps switch position may not
activate the headlamps in all low visibility
conditions, such as daytime fog. Make sure
the headlamps are switched to auto or on,
as appropriate, during all low visibility
conditions. Failure to do so may result in a
crash. Type 1 - Conventional (Non-
Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The ignition is switched to the on
position.
2. The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions
or the parking brake is released for
vehicles with manual transmissions.
3. The lighting control is in the off, parking
lamp or autolamps positions.
4. The headlamps are off.
Type 2 - Configurable
Switch the daytime running lamps on or
off using the information display controls.
See
Information Displays (page 110).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. They are switched on in the information
display. See
Information Displays
(page 110).
2. The ignition is switched to the on position. 3. The transmission is not in park (P) for
vehicles with automatic transmissions
or the parking brake is released for
vehicles with manual transmissions.
4. The lighting control is in the autolamps
position.
5. The headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positions
do not activate the daytime running lamps,
and you can use them to temporarily
override autolamp control.
When switched off in the information
display, the daytime running lamps are off
in all lighting control switch positions.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL
(If Equipped)
The system automatically turns on the high
beams if it is dark enough and no other
traffic is present. When it detects the
headlights of an approaching vehicle, the
tail lamps of the preceding vehicle or street
lighting, the system turns off the high
beams before they distract other drivers.
The low beams remain on.
Note: If it appears that automatic high
beam is not functioning properly, check the
windshield in front of the camera for a
blockage. A clear view of the road is required
for proper system operation. Make sure that
authorized personnel repair any windshield
damage in the area of the camera's field of
view.
Note: If the system detects a blockage such
as bird droppings, bug splatter, snow or ice,
and you do not observe changes, the system
may go into low beam mode until you clear
the blockage. A message may also appear
in the information display noting the front
camera is blocked.
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GAUGES
Type 1 and 2
Engine oil pressure gauge
A
Engine coolant temperature gauge
B
Fuel gauge
C
Transmission fluid temperature gauge
D
Speedometer
E
Information display See General Information (page 110).
F
Tachometer
G
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