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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Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy)
48 mph (77 km/h)
7 – 8
52 mph (84 km/h)
8 – 9
60 mph (97 km/h)
9 – 10
Progressive Range Selection
Progressive Range Selection gives you the
ability to lockout gears from the automatic
shifting range. This may provide you with
an improved driving experience (for
example, in slippery conditions or when
experiencing a steep grade).
• With the gearshift lever in drive (D),
press the – button to active PRS. All
available gears will display with the
current gear indicated.
• Press the
– button again to lock out
gears beginning with the highest gear.
• Only the available gears will display
and the transmission will automatically
shift between the available gears.
• Press the
+ button to unlock gears to
allow the transmission to shift to higher
gears. The transmission will shift
automatically within the gear range
you select.
Brake-Shift Interlock WARNINGS
Do not drive your vehicle until you
verify that the brake lamps are
working.
When doing this procedure, you need
to take the transmission out of park
(P) which means your vehicle can
roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle
movement, always fully set the parking
brake prior to doing this procedure. Use
wheels chocks if appropriate. WARNINGS
If the parking brake is fully released,
but the brake warning lamp remains
illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible. Your vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift
interlock feature that prevents moving the
gearshift lever from park (P) when the
ignition is in the on position and the brake
pedal is not pressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift lever out
of park (P) position with the ignition in the
on position and the brake pedal pressed,
a malfunction may have occurred. It is
possible that a fuse has blown or your
vehicle
’s brake lamps are not operating
properly. See Fuse Specification Chart
(page 307).
If the fuse is not blown and the brake
lamps are working properly, the following
procedure will allow you to move the
gearshift lever from park (P):
Column-shifter
1. Apply the parking brake and switch off
your vehicle.
2. Move the steering column to the full down and full rearward position
(toward the driver ’s seat).
3. Remove the gearshift lever boot.
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FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
Power Distribution Box
WARNINGS
Always disconnect the battery before
servicing high current fuses.
To reduce risk of electrical shock,
always replace the cover to the
power distribution box before
reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid
reservoirs. The power distribution box is located in
the engine compartment. It has
high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle's main electrical systems from
overloads.
If you disconnect and reconnect the
battery, you will need to reset some
features. See Changing the 12V Battery
(page 329).
Protected components
Fuse amp rating
Fuse or relay number
Not used.
—
1
Not used.
—
2
Not used.
—
3
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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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