
Cell phone issues
Possible solution
Possible cause
Issue
Refer to your device's manual about audio
adjustments.
The audio control
settings on your cell
phone may be affecting
SYNC 3 performance.
There is back-
ground noise
during a phone
call.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting
it or removing the battery, then try again.
Possible cell phone
malfunction.
During a call, I
can hear the
other person
but they cannot
hear me.
Make sure that the microphone for SYNC
3 is not set to off. Look for the microphone
icon on the phone screen.
To restart your system, shut down the
engine, open and close the door, and then
lock the door and wait for 2-3 minutes.
Make sure that your SYNC 3 screen is black
and the lighted USB port is off.
The system may need to
be restarted.
During a call, I
cannot hear the
other person
and they cannot
hear me.
Check your cell phone's compatibility.
This is a cell phone-
dependent feature.
SYNC 3 is not
able to down-
load my phone-
book. Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrieve
contacts from your phone. Refer to your
cell manual.
Possible cell phone
malfunction. You must switch on your cell phone and
the automatic phonebook download
feature on SYNC 3.
Try switching your cell phone off, resetting
it or removing the battery, then try again.
Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrieve
contacts from your phone. Refer to your
cell manual.
Limitations on your cell
phone's capability.
The system
says "Phone-
book down-
loaded" but my
SYNC 3 phone-
book is empty or
is missing
contacts. If the missing contacts are stored on your
SIM card, move them to your cell phone's
memory.
You must switch on your cell phone and
the automatic phonebook download
feature on SYNC 3.
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Check Every Month
Air filter restriction gauge. Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires including the spare for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary or if indicated by the information display. Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. 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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3
360 Degree Camera....................................241
Camera Views..................................................... 242
Front Camera...................................................... 243
Side Camera........................................................ 243
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 213
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 143
About This Manual
...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 223
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 223
Accessories....................................................556 Exterior Style....................................................... 556
Interior Style........................................................ 556
Lifestyle................................................................. 556
Peace of Mind...................................................... 557
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............245
Active Park Assist........................................234 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................ 236
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........237
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 237
Using Active Park Assist.................................. 235
Adjusting the Headlamps........................363 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 364
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 363
Adjusting the Pedals....................................88
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column
...........................................................84 Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column
...........................................................84
End of Travel Position......................................... 85
Memory Feature................................................... 85
Airbag Disposal...............................................55
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 143
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter -
Diesel................................................................. 370
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - Gasoline............................................................ 370
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 81
Anti-Theft Alarm
.............................................81
Arming the Alarm.................................................. 81
Disarming the Alarm............................................ 81
Using the System.................................................. 81
Appendices....................................................585
Apps..................................................................525 ........................................................................\
.......... 525
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 527
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............112 Airbag Secondary Warning.............................. 112
Beltminder Warning............................................ 112
Door Ajar Warning............................................... 112
Headlamps On Warning.................................... 112
Key in Ignition Warning...................................... 112
Keyless Warning Alert........................................ 112
Parking Brake On Warning................................ 112
Rear Park Aid Warning....................................... 112
Service AdvanceTrac Warning........................ 112
Audio Control
..................................................85
Media........................................................................\
86
Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 86
Audio System
...............................................448
General Information......................................... 448
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ Touchscreen Display
...............................455
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD..................................................................449
Menu Structure.................................................... 451
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ SYNC Without Touchscreen
................454
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Cruise control
See: Using Cruise Control............................... 244
Customer Assistance.................................328
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps.............................93 Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 93
Type Two - Configurable................................... 93
Diesel Particulate Filter
..............................201
Oxidation Catalytic Converter and Diesel
Particulate Filter System........................... 202
Regeneration....................................................... 202
Digital Radio
...................................................457
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 458
Direction Indicators
.......................................95
Doors and Locks.............................................68
Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap...............................................................360
Drive Control
.................................................269
Selectable Drive Modes.................................. 269
Driver Alert
......................................................252
Using Driver Alert............................................... 252
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................48 Children and Airbags.......................................... 49
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment....................................................... 48
Driving Aids
.....................................................252
Driving Hints...................................................314
Driving Through Water................................316
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 93
E
Economical Driving......................................314
Electric Parking Brake
................................224
Applying the Electric Parking Brake............224
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake.................................................. 225
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.................................................................. 224Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the
Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge............................................................... 225
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............585
Electronic Locking Differential.................221 Activating the Electronic Locking
Differential........................................................ 221
Operating ELD With a Spare or Mismatched Tires.................................................................... 222
Electronic Tailgate
..........................................73
With the Outside Control Button.................... 74
With the Remote Control.................................. 74
Emission Law
.................................................194
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........195
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 194
End User License Agreement..................587 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 587
Engine Block Heater.....................................179 Using the Engine Block Heater..................... 180
Engine Coolant Check...............................354 Adding Coolant.................................................. 354
Coolant Change................................................. 356
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 357
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 356
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 356
Severe Climates................................................. 356
Engine Emission Control...........................194
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 78
Engine Oil Check - Diesel..........................352 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 352
Engine Oil Check - Gasoline
.....................351
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 351
Engine Oil Dipstick - Diesel.......................351
Engine Oil Dipstick - Gasoline................350
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™..................................................415
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 415
Engine Specifications - 3.0L V6, Diesel..............................................................415
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 416
Engine Specifications - 3.3L Duratec - V6....................................................................416
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 416
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Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right
Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where Ultra Low
Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not Required ..........185
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) ...................... 184
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................187 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles.............................................................. 187
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................ 188
Fuel Quality - Gasoline..............................188 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................. 188
Fuel Shutoff...................................................322
Fuses................................................................335
Fuse Specification Chart..........................335
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........341
Power Distribution Box.................................... 335
G
Garage Door Opener...................................162
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............162
Gauges
.............................................................105
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge...............107
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge...........107
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................. 106
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 107
Information Display............................................ 107
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge................................................................. 107
Turbo Boost Gauge............................................ 107
Type 1 and 2.......................................................... 105
Type 3..................................................................... 106
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 207
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................56
Intelligent Access................................................. 56
General Maintenance Information........561 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 563
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 562
Protecting Your Investment............................ 561
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 561Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your
Dealership?...................................................... 561
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................331
Getting the Services You Need...............328 Away From Home.............................................. 328
H
Hazard Flashers............................................322
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 363
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 151
Head Restraints
..............................................151
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 152
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................149
Heated Rear Window..................................149
Heated Seats.................................................158 Rear Heated Seats............................................. 159
Heated Steering Wheel
................................87
Heated Windshield......................................149 Windshield Wiper De-Icer............................... 149
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 143
Hill Descent Control.....................................231 Principle of Operation....................................... 231
Hill Start Assist.............................................225 Switching the System On and Off..............226
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 226
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................146
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................ 148
General Hints....................................................... 146
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................ 148
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 147
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........148
Recommended Settings for Heating...........147
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................223
Home Screen.................................................491
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........345
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................170
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In California (U.S. Only)............................329
Information Display Control.......................87
Information Displays....................................113
General Information........................................... 113
Information Messages
................................125
4WD........................................................................\
.. 141
Active Park............................................................ 126
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 126
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control...............127
Airbag....................................................................... 127
Alarm and Security............................................. 127
Battery and Charging System........................ 128
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 128
Diesel Messages.................................................. 129
Doors and Locks.................................................. 132
Driver Alert............................................................. 132
Drivetrain................................................................ 132
Engine...................................................................... 133
Fuel........................................................................\
... 133
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 133
Lane Keeping System....................................... 134
Maintenance......................................................... 134
MyKey...................................................................... 135
Off Road................................................................. 136
Park Aid.................................................................. 136
Park Brake.............................................................. 137
Power Steering..................................................... 137
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 138
Pro Trailer Backup Assist................................. 138
Remote Start........................................................ 139
Seats....................................................................... 139
Side-Wind............................................................. 139
Starting System ................................................. 140
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................140
Trailer...................................................................... 140
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Seats............................................................... 19
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats.................................................................... 28
Front Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Regular Cab)................................................... 29
Rear Seat Tether Strap Attachment (Crew Cab and Super Cab)...................................... 30
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outermost Seating Positions (Center
Seating Use) .................................................... 28Using Inflatable Seatbelts (Rear Seat
Outermost Positions).................................... 24
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Except Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)..................................................................... 20
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts (Front Center Position of Super Cab and Crew
Cab)...................................................................... 22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 27
Using Tether Straps............................................. 28
Instrument Cluster.......................................105
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
.....................92
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps.................................................96 Front Interior Lamps........................................... 96
Rear Interior Lamps............................................. 97
Interior Mirror
..................................................102
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................. 102
Manual Dimming Mirror................................... 102
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................323 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 323
Jump Starting...................................................... 324
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 323
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 324
K
Keyless Entry
.....................................................71
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD................................................................ 71
Keyless Starting
..............................................171
Ignition Modes....................................................... 171
Keys and Remote Controls.........................56
L
Lane Keeping System
................................253
Switching the System On and Off..............254
System Display................................................... 255
System Settings................................................. 254
Troubleshooting................................................. 256
Lighting Control...............................................91 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............92
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Headlamp High Beam.........................................
91
Lighting...............................................................91 General Information............................................. 91
Load Carrying..................................................271
Load Limit.......................................................272 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 276
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 272
Load Retaining Fixtures..............................271 BoxLink ™ Cleats.................................................. 271
Locking and Unlocking
................................68
Activating Intelligent Access........................... 68
Autolock................................................................... 70
Battery Saver........................................................... 71
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 70
Power Door Locks................................................ 68
Remote Control.................................................... 68
Smart Unlock........................................................ 69
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 69
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 405
M
Maintenance.................................................345 General Information......................................... 345
Manual Climate Control.............................143
Manual Seats
.................................................153
Manual Lumbar .................................................. 154
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward............................................................. 153
Recline Adjustment........................................... 154
Manual Tailgate...............................................73
Memory Function..........................................157 Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 158
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key.............157
Saving a PreSet Position.................................. 157
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 113
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 98
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Moonroof.........................................................103 Bounce-Back
....................................................... 104Opening and Closing the Moonroof............104
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™..................................................418
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L V6, Diesel.........418
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L Duratec - V6
....................................................................419
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................420
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L Modular - V8...................................................................420
MyKey — Troubleshooting..........................66
MyKey ™.............................................................63
Principle of Operation........................................ 63
N
Navigation........................................................517 cityseeker.............................................................. 524
Destination Mode............................................... 519
Map Mode.............................................................. 517
Navigation Map Updates................................ 525
Navigation Menu................................................ 522
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 525
SYNC AppLink..................................................... 524
Waypoints............................................................. 523
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
..........564
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor............................. 564
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 566
O
Off-Road Driving
...........................................315
Basic Off-road Driving Techniques..............315
Crossing Obstacles............................................ 316
Hill Climbing......................................................... 316
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................353
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check - Diesel...................... 352
See: Engine Oil Check - Gasoline.................. 351
Opening and Closing the Hood
..............345
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................333
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........333
Overhead Console
.......................................169
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P
Parking Aids...................................................233
Principle of Operation...................................... 233
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................78 SecuriLock ™.......................................................... 78
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 78
Pedals................................................................88
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
.........................46
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 46
Phone.................................................................511 During a Phone Call........................................... 515
Making Calls......................................................... 514
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time..................................................................... 511
Phone Menu.......................................................... 512
Receiving Calls..................................................... 515
Smartphone Connectivity............................... 516
Text Messaging.................................................... 516
Post-Crash Alert System..........................325
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 68
Power Running Boards................................82
Power Seats
...................................................154
Adjusting the Lumbar Support...................... 155
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ....................................... 155
Power Steering Fluid Check....................359
Power Windows
.............................................98
Accessory Delay................................................... 99
Bounce-Back......................................................... 98
One-Touch Up or Down.................................... 98
Window Lock......................................................... 99
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................265 Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings............................................................. 267
Blocked Sensors................................................. 267
Distance Indication and Alert....................... 266
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System.............................................................. 265
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 405R
Rear Axle
..........................................................221
Rear Parking Aid...........................................233 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 234
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................161
Rear Seats
.......................................................158
Folding Up the Rear Seat Cushion ..............158
Returning the Seat to the Seating
Position............................................................. 158
Rear View Camera.......................................238 Camera guidelines............................................ 240
Manual Zoom....................................................... 241
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 241
Rear Camera Delay............................................ 241
Using the Rear View Camera System........239
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 238
Recommended Towing Weights...........292 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle.............................. 304
Refueling.........................................................190 Refueling System Overview........................... 190
Refueling System Warning.............................. 192
Refueling Your Vehicle....................................... 191
Remote Control
..............................................56
Car Finder............................................................... 60
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 56
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 57
Remote Start.......................................................... 61
Replacing the Battery......................................... 58
Sounding a Panic Alarm................................... 60
Remote Start
.................................................149
Automatic Settings........................................... 150
Removing the Tailgate
..................................74
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............379
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................62
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................333
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................333
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