Check every month
Air filter restriction gauge. *
Engine oil level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary, or if indicated by the information display. *
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. *
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
* Diesel engine only. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant concentration (freeze-point protection). Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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Fastening the Seatbelts..............................29
Energy Management Feature.......................... 33
Fastening the Cinch Tongue.............................. 31
Lap Belts................................................................... 31
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 32
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................32
Using the Seatbelt with Cinch Tongue (Front Center and Rear Center Seats
Only).................................................................... 30
Federal Highway Administration Regulation.......................................................15
Fifth Wheel Operation.................................141 Hook-up.................................................................. 141
Un-hook.................................................................. 141
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
US Only..................................................................... 13
Ford Protect....................................................314 EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (CANADA
ONLY)................................................................. 315
Ford Protect (U.S. Only)................................... 314
Frame and Tow Hook Inspection
...........223
Front Seat Armrest........................................79
Fuel and Refueling
........................................90
Fuel Consumption.......................................102 Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 102
Filling the Tank.................................................... 102
Fuel Filter - 6.8L...........................................202
Fuel Quality - Diesel
......................................92
Biodiesel.................................................................. 93
Diesel Fuel Additives.......................................... 94
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ...........93
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Required (United
States/Canada/Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin
Islands And Other Locales) ........................ 92
Fuel Quality - Gasoline.................................91 Choosing the Right Fuel..................................... 91
Fuel Shutoff....................................................149 Running Out Of DEF (Diesel Exhaust
Fluid).................................................................. 150
Fuel Tank Selector Switch
...........................111
Full Power Brake...........................................123
Fuses..................................................................161 Fuse Specification Chart............................161
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........166
Power Distribution Box...................................... 161
G
Gauges...............................................................54 Diesel Engines....................................................... 56
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge.................57
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............55
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 55
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 55
Gasoline Engines.................................................. 54
Gauge Package..................................................... 55
Information Display............................................. 56
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................... 55
General Driving Points................................143 Backing Up............................................................ 143
General Information.......................................... 143
Parking.................................................................... 144
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................38
General Maintenance Information
........316
Multi-point Inspection...................................... 322
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 320
Protecting Your Investment............................ 316
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 316
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 316
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................158
Getting the Services You Need................155 Away From Home............................................... 155
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 120
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................149
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 205
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 207
Head Restraints...............................................73 Adjusting the Head Restraint........................... 74
Heated Exterior Mirrors
.................................72
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Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.
Only)...............................................................159
Roadside Assistance...................................148
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 148
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................149
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 149
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 148
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 148
Roadside Emergencies
..............................148
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 143
Running Out of Fuel - Diesel......................95 Purging Air From the System........................... 95
Starting the Engine.............................................. 95
Running Out of Fuel - Gasoline................95
S
Safety Precautions
........................................90
Low Fuel Pressure................................................. 91
Satellite Radio
...............................................277
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 278
Satellite Radio Reception Factors................277
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service................... 277
Troubleshooting................................................. 278
Scheduled Maintenance Record
...........338
Scheduled Maintenance............................316
Seatbelt Extension........................................36
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
......................33
Seatbelt Reminder........................................34
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 34
Seatbelts...........................................................29 Principle of Operation........................................ 29
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................34
Conditions of operation..................................... 34
Seats....................................................................73
Security..............................................................42 Selective Catalytic Reduction System -
Diesel...............................................................95
Contaminated Diesel Exhaust Fluid or Inoperative Selective Catalytic Reduction
System................................................................ 99
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines and Information....................................................... 98
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level................................ 96
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Warning Messages and Vehicle Operations................................. 97
Filling the Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank............96
Sitting in the Correct Position....................73
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 247
Special Notices
................................................14
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 14
Special Instructions.............................................. 14
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................328
Diesel Engine........................................................ 331
Exceptions............................................................ 336
Gasoline Engines............................................... 328
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 132
Spring U-Bolt Check
...................................224
U-bolt Nut Torque............................................. 224
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 84
Starting a Diesel Engine..............................86 ........................................................................\
............ 86
Cold Weather Starting....................................... 86
Diesel Engine Fast Start Glow Plug System................................................................ 86
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................85 Failure to Start...................................................... 85
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................85
Important Ventilating Information................85
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 85
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 85
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........84 General Information........................................... 84
Steering............................................................134
Steering System Inspection
.....................222
Hydraulic System............................................... 223
Steering Column Joint Bolts.......................... 223
Steering Wheel
...............................................44
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Cooling system....................................................
231
Engine...................................................................... 231
Fuel system........................................................... 231
General.................................................................. 230
Miscellaneous...................................................... 231
Removing Vehicle From Storage................... 231
Tires........................................................................\
.. 231
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 70
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............256
Voice Control...................................................45
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................58 Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 58
Automatic Regeneration Control................... 58
Battery...................................................................... 58
Brake System......................................................... 58
Check Fuel Cap..................................................... 58
Check Suspension............................................... 58
Cruise Control........................................................ 58
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Diesel Engine Only).................................................................... 58
Diesel Particulate Filter (Diesel Engine Only).................................................................... 59
Direction Indicator............................................... 59
Door Ajar.................................................................. 59
Electronic Locking Differential........................ 59
Engine Oil Pressure............................................. 59
Exhaust Brake On................................................ 59
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 59
High Beam.............................................................. 59
Hydromax............................................................... 59
Low Fuel Level (Gasoline Engine Only).................................................................... 59
Parking Brake Warning....................................... 59
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control
(Gasoline Engine Only)................................ 60
Service Engine Soon........................................... 60
Traction Control (Diesel Engine Only).........60
Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................................................................. 60
Transmission Tow/Haul.................................... 60
Two Speed Axle................................................... 60
Wait to Start (Diesel Engine Only)................60 Water in Fuel...........................................................
61
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................201
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 226
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 46
Waxing..............................................................227
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 248
Wheels and Tires
.........................................233
Technical Specifications................................. 250
Windows and Mirrors...................................50
Windshield Washers
.....................................46
Windshield Wipers........................................46
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................205
Wipers and Washers.....................................46
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