
WARNINGS
Do not put engine coolant in the
windshield washer fluid container. If
sprayed on the windshield, engine
coolant could make it difficult to see
through the windshield. To reduce the risk of personal injury,
make sure the engine is cool before
unscrewing the coolant pressure
relief cap. The cooling system is under
pressure. Steam and hot liquid can come
out forcefully when you loosen the cap
slightly. Do not add coolant further than the
MAX mark.
When the engine is cold, check the
concentration and level of the coolant at
the intervals listed in the scheduled
maintenance information. See Scheduled
Maintenance
(page 302).
Note: Make sure that the coolant level is
between the
MIN and MAX marks on the
coolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the
MAX mark.
Maintain coolant concentration within
48% to 50%, which equates to a freeze
point between -30°F (-34°C) and -34°F
(-37°C). Coolant concentration should be
checked using a refractometer. We do not
recommend the use of hydrometers or
coolant test strips for measuring coolant
concentration.
Adding Coolant WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot. Note:
Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable. Take care not to put
engine coolant in the windshield washer
fluid reservoir or windshield washer fluid in
the engine coolant reservoir.
Note: Do not use stop leak pellets, cooling
system sealants, or non-specified additives
as they can cause damage to the engine
cooling or heating systems. Resulting
component damage may not be covered by
the vehicle Warranty.
It is very important to use prediluted
coolant approved to the correct
specification in order to avoid plugging the
small passageways in the engine cooling
system. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 239). Do not mix
different colors or types of coolant in your
vehicle. Mixing of engine coolants or using
an incorrect coolant may harm the engine
or cooling system components and may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Note: If prediluted coolant is not available,
use the approved concentrated coolant
diluting it to 50/50 with distilled water. See
Capacities and Specifications (page 239).
Using water that has not been deionised
may contribute to deposit formation,
corrosion and plugging of the small cooling
system passageways.
Note: Coolants marketed for all makes and
models may not be approved to Ford
specifications and may cause damage to
the cooling system. Resulting component
damage may not be covered by the vehicle
Warranty.
If the coolant level is at or below the
minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
To top up the coolant level do the
following:
1. Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure escapes as you unscrew the cap.
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2. Add prediluted coolant approved to
the correct specification. See
Capacities and Specifications (page
239).
3. Add enough prediluted coolant to reach the correct level.
4. Replace the coolant reservoir cap, turn
it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
5. Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir the next few times you drive
your vehicle. If necessary, add enough
prediluted engine coolant to bring the
coolant level to the correct level.
If you have to add more than
1.1 qt (1 L) of
engine coolant per month, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Operating an engine with a low level of
coolant can result in engine overheating
and possible engine damage.
Note: During normal vehicle operation, the
coolant may change color from orange to
pink or light red. As long as the coolant is
clear and uncontaminated, this color change
does not indicate the coolant has degraded
nor does it require the coolant to be drained,
the system to be flushed, or the coolant to
be replaced.
Note: In case of emergency, you can add a
large amount of water without coolant in
order to reach a vehicle service location.
Water alone, without coolant, can cause
engine damage from corrosion, overheating
or freezing. When you reach a service
location, you must have the cooling system
drained and refilled with prediluted coolant
approved to the correct specification. See
Capacities and Specifications (page 239).
Do not use the following as a coolant
substitute:
• Alcohol.
• Methanol. •
Brine.
• Any coolant mixed with alcohol or
methanol antifreeze.
Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine
damage from overheating or freezing.
Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to
the coolant. These can be harmful and
compromise the corrosion protection of
the coolant.
Recycled Coolant
We do not recommend the use of recycled
coolant as an approved recycling process
is not yet available.
Dispose of used engine coolant in an
appropriate manner. Follow your
community's regulations and standards
for recycling and disposing of automotive
fluids.
Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
• It may be necessary to increase the
coolant concentration above 50%.
• A coolant concentration of 60%
provides improved freeze point
protection. Coolant concentrations
above 60% decrease the overheat
protection characteristics of the
coolant and may cause engine
damage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
• You can decrease the coolant
concentration to 40%.
• Coolant concentrations below 40%
decrease the freeze and corrosion
protection characteristics of the
coolant and may cause engine
damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted coolant for
optimum cooling system and engine
protection.
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Coolant Change
At specific mileage intervals, as listed in
the scheduled maintenance information,
the coolant should be changed. Add
prediluted coolant approved to the correct
specification. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 239).
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarily
drive your vehicle before any incremental
component damage occurs. The fail-safe
distance depends on ambient
temperature, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the
coolant temperature gauge moves toward
the red zone: A warning lamp illuminates and
a message may appear in the
information display.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
automatically switches to alternating
cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs, your vehicle still
operates, however:
• Engine power is limited.
• The air conditioning system turns off.
Continued operation increases the engine
temperature, causing the engine to
completely shut down. Your steering and
braking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, you
can re-start the engine. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage. When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated WARNINGS
Fail-safe mode is for use during
emergencies only. Operate your
vehicle in fail-safe mode only as long
as necessary to bring your vehicle to rest
in a safe location and seek immediate
repairs. When in fail-safe mode, your
vehicle will have limited power, will not be
able to maintain high-speed operation, and
may completely shut down without
warning, potentially losing engine power,
power steering assist, and power brake
assist, which may increase the possibility
of a crash resulting in serious injury. Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.
Your vehicle has limited engine power
when in the fail-safe mode, drive your
vehicle with caution. Your vehicle does not
maintain high-speed operation and the
engine may operate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable of
automatically shutting down to prevent
engine damage. In this situation:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and switch the engine off.
2. If you are a member of a roadside assistance program, we recommend
that you contact your roadside
assistance service provider.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark,
add prediluted coolant immediately.
5. When the engine temperature cools, you can re-start the engine. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible to
minimize engine damage.
Note: Driving your vehicle without repair
increases the chance of engine damage.
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General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature. •
With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
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Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. 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 strength.
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.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints (all wheel drive only).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints.
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Emission Control System............................111
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)..................... 112
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing..................................................... 112
End User License Agreement..................322 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 322
Engine Block Heater....................................102
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 102
Engine Coolant Check................................186 Adding Coolant.................................................... 187
Coolant Change.................................................. 189
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 190
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 189
Recycled Coolant............................................... 188
Severe Climates.................................................. 188
Engine Oil Check...........................................185 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 185
Engine Oil Dipstick
.......................................185
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................239
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 239
Engine Specifications - 3.7L....................239 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 240
Environment
......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks............................151 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 152
Hitches..................................................................... 151
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 153
Safety Chains........................................................ 151
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 152
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 152
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 152
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................14
Exterior Mirrors................................................68 Blind Spot Information System...................... 69
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 68
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 68
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 68
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 68F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................30
Seatbelt Locking Modes..................................... 31
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy...............30
Floor Mats
.......................................................156
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 59
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
..................................................300
Ford Protect (CANADA ONLY)...................... 301
Ford Protect (U.S. Only)................................. 300
Front Passenger Sensing System............39
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................104
Fuel Consumption........................................110
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 110
Filling the Fuel Tank............................................ 110
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
.......................106
Fuel Quality - E85........................................105 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 105
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................ 106
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................105 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................. 105
Fuel Shutoff....................................................159
Fuses
...................................................................171
Fuse Specification Chart.............................171
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........176
Power Distribution Box...................................... 171
G
Gauges.................................................................71 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............72
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 72
Information Display.............................................. 71
Speedometer......................................................... 72
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................49
General Maintenance Information.......302 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 304
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 303
Protecting Your Investment........................... 302
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 302
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 302
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Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada..........................................................167
Getting the Services You Need...............164 Away From Home.............................................. 164
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 124
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................159
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 196
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp........................... 197
Head Restraints
..............................................93
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 94
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 94
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................92 Heated Exterior Mirror........................................ 92
Heated Rear Window.......................................... 92
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 90
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.............................................................91
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................... 91
General Hints.......................................................... 91
Heating the Interior Quickly............................... 91
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................. 92
Recommended Settings for Cooling ............91
Recommended Settings for Heating.............91
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 92
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................... 91
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................123
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............181
I
Ignition Switch
..............................................100
In California (U.S. Only).............................165
Information Display Control......................58 Information Displays
......................................77
General Information............................................. 77
Information Messages.................................80 AdvanceTrac ™....................................................... 81
Alarm........................................................................\
. 81
AWD........................................................................\
... 81
Battery and Charging System......................... 82
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...................................................... 82
Brake System......................................................... 83
Doors and Locks................................................... 83
Engine....................................................................... 84
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 84
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 84
Lane Keeping System......................................... 85
Maintenance.......................................................... 86
Park Aid................................................................... 86
Park Brake............................................................... 87
Police Engine Idle feature.................................. 87
Power Steering...................................................... 87
Seats........................................................................\
. 87
Starting System.................................................... 88
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 88
Traction Control................................................... 88
Transmission......................................................... 89
Installing Child Restraints.............................17 Child Seats............................................................... 17
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 18
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 20
Using Tether Straps............................................. 22
Instrument Cluster..........................................71
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................64
Interior Lamps.................................................65 Dome Lamp........................................................... 65
Dome Task Lamp................................................. 66
Front Map Lamps................................................. 65
Rear Interior Lamp............................................... 66
Interior Mirror
...................................................69
Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 69
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................160
Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 160
Jump Starting........................................................ 161
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 160
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