If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow................................................................... 192
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission............................ 186
Understanding your SelectShift™ Automatic transmission............................. 188
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................327
Auto-Start-Stop............................................174 Disabling Auto StartStop................................. 175
Enabling Auto StartStop.................................. 174
Autowipers.......................................................85
Auxiliary Power Points................................164 110 Volt - 400 Watt Capacity AC Power
Outlet................................................................. 164
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 164
Locations............................................................... 164
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 329
Bed Access.....................................................252
Box Side Step...................................................... 252
Bed Extender
....................................................72
Grocery Mode......................................................... 73
Tailgate Mode......................................................... 72
Bed Ramps
.....................................................253
Installing the Ramp Holder............................ 255
Stowing the Bed Ramp................................... 254
Using the Bed Ramp......................................... 253
Blind Spot Information System.............236 Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow..................................................................... 238
Switching the System Off and On..............240
System Errors...................................................... 240
Using the System............................................... 236
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............317
Booster Seats
..................................................29
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 29
Brake Fluid Check
........................................328
Brakes..............................................................203 General Information......................................... 203
Breaking-In....................................................288
Bulb Specification Chart...........................337 C
Cabin Air Filter................................................147
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L
EcoBoost™
................................................388
Specifications..................................................... 389
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L.................................................................392
Specifications..................................................... 393
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™
.................................................396
Specifications ...................................................... 397
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L...............................................................400
Specifications...................................................... 401
Capacities and Specifications
.................381
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 341
Center Console
..............................................166
Changing a Bulb...........................................333
Accessing the Halogen High Beam, Low
Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs.................................................................. 334
Lamp Assembly Condensation.................... 333
Replacing Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs........................... 336
Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs........................................ 336
Replacing Exterior Mounted Mirror Direction Indicator Lamp Bulbs.................................. 337
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs............................ 335
Replacing LED Brake, Rear, Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp
Bulbs.................................................................. 336
Replacing LED Cargo Lamp, Spot Lamp and High-mount Brake Lamp Bulbs...............337
Replacing LED Direction Indicator and Side Marker Bulbs.................................................. 336
Replacing LED Headlamp Bulbs.................. 336
Replacing Side Marker Bulb........................... 335
Replacing the Halogen High Beam, Low Beam and Direction Indicator
Bulbs.................................................................. 334
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb.................................................................... 337
Changing a Fuse............................................315 Fuses....................................................................... 315
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Rear Inflatable Seatbelt....................................
38
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 37
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................36
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center Seat)........................................ 35
Floor Mats......................................................289
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 91
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 84
Ford Credit..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
...................................................537
Ford Protect (CANADA ONLY)..................... 538
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 537
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................193
Front Fog Lamps.............................................91
Front Passenger Sensing System.............47
Front Seat Armrest......................................159
Fuel and Refueling........................................176
Fuel Consumption........................................182 Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 183
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 182
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - Regular Cab..................................................................178
Fuel Filler Funnel Location - SuperCab/ SuperCrew....................................................179
Fuel Filter
........................................................329
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................177 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 177
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 178
Fuel Quality - Gasoline
...............................178
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 178
Fuel Shutoff...................................................294
Fuses................................................................307
Fuse Specification Chart..........................307 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........312
Power Distribution Box.................................... 307
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........160
Gauges ..............................................................
102
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........104 Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.............................
104
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 104
Information Display........................................... 105
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................. 104
Type 1 and 2.......................................................... 102
Type 3..................................................................... 103
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................53
Intelligent Access................................................. 53
General Maintenance Information
.......539
Multi-Point Inspection...................................... 541
Owner Checks and Services......................... 540
Protecting Your Investment........................... 539
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 539
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 539
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................303
Getting the Services You Need..............300 Away From Home............................................. 300
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................ 204
Hazard Warning Flashers.........................294
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 332
Head Restraints
............................................149
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 150
Heated Seats
.................................................156
Rear Heated Seats.............................................. 157
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................147 Heated Exterior Mirror....................................... 147
Heated Rear Window........................................ 147
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 141
Hill Descent Control.....................................212 Principle of Operation....................................... 212
Hill Start Assist
............................................206
Switching the System On and Off...............207
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 207
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................144
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 146
General Hints....................................................... 144
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 145
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Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using
Roadside Assistance................................... 293
Roadside Emergencies..............................293
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 288
Running Out of Fuel.....................................179 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 179
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 179
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................50
Safety Precautions.......................................176
Satellite Radio
...............................................419
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 420
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............420
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................420
Troubleshooting.................................................. 421
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........548
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................539
Seatbelt Extension........................................42
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................39
Seatbelt Reminder
........................................40
Belt-Minder™....................................................... 40
Seatbelts...........................................................34 Principle of Operation........................................ 34
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
..............................................................39
Conditions of operation.................................... 40
Seats.................................................................149
Security...............................................................74
Settings...........................................................509 911 Assist................................................................ 514
Ambient Lighting................................................ 519
Bluetooth................................................................ 511
Clock....................................................................... 510
Display................................................................... 520
General................................................................... 518
Media Player......................................................... 510
Mobile Apps.......................................................... 517
Navigation............................................................. 515
Phone....................................................................... 511
Radio....................................................................... 514
Sound.................................................................... 509
Valet Mode............................................................ 521
Vehicle.................................................................... 519Voice Control........................................................
521
Wi-Fi........................................................................\
519
Side Airbags.....................................................49
Sitting in the Correct Position..................149
Sliding Windows..........................................100 Power Sliding Back Window......................... 100
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 366
Snowplowing................................................290 Engine Temperature while Plowing............292
Installing the Snowplow................................. 290
Operating the Vehicle with the Snowplow Attached........................................................... 291
Outside Air Temperature While Plowing............................................................. 292
Snowplowing with your Airbag Equipped Vehicle............................................................... 291
Snowplow Mode................................................. 291
Transmission Operation while Plowing............................................................. 292
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................545
Exceptions............................................................ 547
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 224
Spot Lamps.......................................................91
Cargo and Trailer Hookup Lamps.................. 92
Stability Control...........................................209 Principle of Operation..................................... 209
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 168
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................169 Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 171
Failure to Start....................................................... 171
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................172
Important Ventilating Information...............172
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 172
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary ........................................................... 171
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 170
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 170
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........168 General Information.......................................... 168
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Steering...........................................................243
Electric Power Steering................................... 243
Steering Wheel Lock...................................169
Steering Wheel...............................................80
Storage Compartments............................166
Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................... 100
Sun Visors
.......................................................100
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................. 100
Supplementary Restraints System.........45 Principle of Operation........................................ 45
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.........................................................461 General Information.......................................... 461
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.......................521
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................439
911 Assist............................................................... 439
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................. 441
SYNC™............................................................423 General Information......................................... 423
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................453
T
Tailgate Lock
....................................................69
Tailgate Step.....................................................71
Closing the Step..................................................... 71
Opening the Step................................................... 71
Tailgate..............................................................69
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............381
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................302
Tire Care
...........................................................351
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 352
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 351
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 353
Temperature A B C............................................ 352
Traction AA A B C................................................ 351
Treadwear.............................................................. 351
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........367 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 368
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 368Tires
See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 349
Towing a Trailer
............................................256
Load Placement................................................. 257
Towing Points
...............................................298
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................285
Emergency Towing............................................ 285
Recreational Towing......................................... 285
Towing.............................................................256
Traction Control
...........................................208
Principle of Operation..................................... 208
Trailer Reversing Aids..................................257 Principle of Operation...................................... 258
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™............................ 257
Setting Up Pro Trailer Backup Assist.........258
Troubleshooting................................................. 262
Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist..................... 261
Trailer Sway Control....................................267
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................328
Transmission Code Designation............387
Transmission..................................................186
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 186
Transporting the Vehicle...........................297
Type Approvals
............................................582
RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure
Monitoring Sensor(s).................................. 582
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™..................................................318
2.7L EcoBoost...................................................... 318
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................320
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L....................319
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L....................321
Unique Driving Characteristics.................174
Universal Garage Door Opener...............160 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........160
USB Port
..........................................................422
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................225 Blocked Sensor.................................................. 230
Changing the Set Speed................................. 228
Detection Issues................................................. 229
Disengaging the System................................. 228
Following a Vehicle........................................... 226
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347
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 141
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............386
Voice Control...................................................82
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators...............105 Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 105
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 105
Automatic High Beam...................................... 105
Auto Start-stop................................................... 105
Battery.................................................................... 105
Blind Spot Monitor............................................. 105
Brake System....................................................... 105
Check 4X4............................................................ 106
Cruise Control...................................................... 106
Direction Indicator............................................. 106
Door Ajar................................................................ 106
Electric Park Brake............................................. 106
Electronic Locking Differential...................... 106
Engine Coolant Temperature........................ 106
Engine Oil.............................................................. 106
Fasten Safety Belt............................................. 106
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators.......................... 106
Front Airbag.......................................................... 107
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 107
High Beam............................................................. 107
Hill Descent........................................................... 107
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 107
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 107
Parking Lamps..................................................... 107
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control..........107
Service Engine Soon......................................... 108
Sport Mode.......................................................... 108
Traction and Stability Control....................... 108
Traction and Stability Control Off...............108
Transmission Tow/Haul................................... 108
Washer Fluid Check....................................329
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 341
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 85
Waxing.............................................................342
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 372Wheels and Tires.........................................349
General Information......................................... 349
Technical Specifications................................ 380
Windows and Mirrors...................................95
Windshield Washers.....................................86
Windshield Wipers........................................85 Speed dependent wipers (if
equipped).......................................................... 85
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades................... 331
Wipers and Washers
.....................................85
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