
•
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.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
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An oil that displays this symbol conforms
to current engine, emission system and
fuel economy performance standards of
ILSAC.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by your vehicle warranty.
Note:
We recommend using DOT 4 Low
Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid
or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use
of any fluid other than the recommended
fluid may cause degraded brake
performance and not meet the Ford
performance standards. Keep brake fluid
clean and dry. Contamination with dirt,
water, petroleum products or other
materials may result in brake system
damage and possible failure.
Note: Automatic transmissions that require
MERCON® LV transmission fluid should
only use MERCON® LV transmission fluid.
The use of any other fluid may cause
transmission damage.
Alternative Engine Oil for
Extremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance,
we recommend that you use the following
alternative engine oil in extremely cold
climates, where the ambient temperature
reaches -22.0°F (-30°C) or below.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C953-A1
Motorcraft® SAE 0W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil:
Engine Oil - SAE 0W-30
XO-0W30-QSP
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If you use oil and fluids that do not meet
the defined specification and viscosity
grade, this may lead to:
•
Component damage which is not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
• Longer engine cranking periods.
• Increased emission levels.
• Reduced engine performance.
• Reduced fuel economy.
• Degraded brake performance.
We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil for
your vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is not
available, use motor oils of the
recommended viscosity grade that meet
API SN requirements and display the API
Certification Mark for gasoline engines. Do
not use oil labeled with API SN service
category unless the label also displays the
API certification mark. An oil that displays this symbol conforms
to current engine, emission system and
fuel economy performance standards of
ILSAC.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by your vehicle warranty.
Note:
We recommend using DOT 4 Low
Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid
or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use
of any fluid other than the recommended
fluid may cause degraded brake
performance and not meet the Ford
performance standards. Keep brake fluid
clean and dry. Contamination with dirt,
water, petroleum products or other
materials may result in brake system
damage and possible failure.
Note: Automatic transmissions that require
MERCON® LV transmission fluid should
only use MERCON® LV transmission fluid.
The use of any other fluid may cause
transmission damage.
Alternative Engine Oil for
Extremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance,
we recommend that you use the following
alternative engine oil in extremely cold
climates, where the ambient temperature
reaches -22.0°F (-30°C) or below.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C947-A
Motorcraft® SAE 0W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor
Oil:
Engine Oil - SAE 0W-20
XO-0W20-QSP
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Note:
We recommends using DOT 4 Low
Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid
or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use
of any fluid other than the recommended
fluid may cause degraded brake
performance and not meet the Ford
performance standards. Keep brake fluid
clean and dry. Contamination with dirt,
water, petroleum products or other
materials may result in brake system
damage and possible failure. Note:
Automatic transmissions that require
MERCON® LV transmission fluid should
only use MERCON® LV transmission fluid.
The use of any other fluid may cause
transmission damage.
Alternative Engine Oil for Extreme
Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance,
we recommend that you use the following
alternative engine oil in extreme cold
climates, where the ambient temperature
reaches -22.0°F (-30°C) or below.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C953-A1
Motorcraft® SAE 0W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil:
Engine Oil - SAE 0W-30
XO-0W30-QSP CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 3.7L
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If you use oil and fluids that do not meet
the defined specification and viscosity
grade, this may lead to:
•
Component damage which is not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
• Longer engine cranking periods.
• Increased emission levels.
• Reduced engine performance.
• Reduced fuel economy.
• Degraded brake performance.
We recommend Motorcraft motor oil for
your vehicle. If Motorcraft oil is not
available, use motor oils of the
recommended viscosity grade that meet
API SN requirements and display the API
Certification Mark for gasoline engines. Do
not use oil labeled with API SN service
category unless the label also displays the
API certification mark. An oil that displays this symbol conforms
to current engine, emission system and
fuel economy performance standards of
ILSAC.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by your vehicle warranty.
Note:
We recommend using DOT 4 Low
Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid
or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use
of any fluid other than the recommended
fluid may cause degraded brake
performance and not meet the Ford
performance standards. Keep brake fluid
clean and dry. Contamination with dirt,
water, petroleum products or other
materials may result in brake system
damage and possible failure.
Note: Automatic transmissions that require
MERCON® LV transmission fluid should
only use MERCON® LV transmission fluid.
The use of any other fluid may cause
transmission damage.
Alternative Engine Oil for
Extremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance,
we recommend that you use the following
alternative engine oil in extremely cold
climates, where the ambient temperature
reaches -22.0°F (-30°C) or below.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C947-A
Motorcraft® SAE 0W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor
Oil:
Engine Oil - SAE 0W-20
XO-0W20-QSP
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Daytime Running Lamps.............................63
Decommissioning Requirements..........325
Police Engine Idle feature............................... 325
Vehicle Sealing of Aftermarket Equipment....................................................... 325
Decommissioning the Vehicle................325
Direction Indicators.......................................63
Doors and Locks.............................................52
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................38 Children and Airbags.......................................... 39
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 38
Driving Aids
.....................................................130
Driving Hints....................................................147
Driving Through Water...............................148
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 63
E
Economical Driving.......................................147
Emission Law
.................................................105
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........106
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 105
End User License Agreement
..................326
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 326
Engine Block Heater
.....................................94
Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 95
Engine Coolant Check.................................181 Adding Coolant.................................................... 181
Coolant Change.................................................. 183
Engine Coolant Temperature Management................................................... 184
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 183
Recycled Coolant................................................ 182
Severe Climates.................................................. 183
Engine Emission Control...........................105
Engine Oil Check
...........................................179
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 180
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................179
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L........................................179 Engine Specifications - 2.0L
EcoBoost™.................................................229
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 229
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................229
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 230
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................230
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 230
Engine Specifications - 3.7L......................231 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 231
Environment
......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks...........................144 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 145
Hitches.................................................................... 144
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 145
Safety Chains....................................................... 144
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 144
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 144
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 145
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................14
Exterior Mirrors
................................................66
Blind Spot Information System...................... 67
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 66
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 66
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 66
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 66
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................30 Seatbelt Locking Modes..................................... 31
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy...............30
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 223
Floor Mats
.......................................................148
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 58
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
..................................................304
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 305
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 304
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Brake System.........................................................
70
Charging System.................................................... 71
Cruise Control......................................................... 71
Direction Indicator................................................. 71
Door Ajar................................................................... 71
Engine Coolant Temperature............................ 71
Engine Oil.................................................................. 71
Fasten Seatbelt...................................................... 71
High Beam................................................................ 71
Low Fuel Level........................................................ 71
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................ 72
Low Washer Fluid................................................. 72
Parking Lamps....................................................... 72
Police Engine Idle feature.................................. 72
Powertrain Fault.................................................... 72
Service Engine Soon............................................ 72
Stability Control.................................................... 72
Stability Control Off............................................. 72
Washer Fluid Check.....................................189
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 197
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 59
Waxing ..............................................................199
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 223
Wheels and Tires.........................................205 General Information......................................... 205
Technical Specifications.................................. 227
Windows and Mirrors....................................65
Windshield Washers.....................................59
Windshield Wipers
........................................59
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 59
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................... 191
Wipers and Washers.....................................59
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