GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Frequencies and Reception
Factors
AM and FM frequencies are established by
the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) and the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).
Those frequencies are:
•
AM: 530-1710 kHz
• FM: 87.9-107.9 MHz
Note: Listening to loud audio for long
periods of time could damage your hearing. Radio Reception Factors
The further you travel from an AM or FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
Distance and strength
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and
thunderstorms can interfere with the reception.
Terrain
When you pass a ground-based broadcast repeating
tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and
result in the audio system muting.
Station overload
CD and CD Player Information
Note: CD units play commercially pressed
4.7 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due
to technical incompatibility, certain
recordable and re-recordable compact discs
may not function correctly when used in
Ford CD players.
Note: Do not insert CDs with homemade
paper (adhesive) labels into the CD player
as the label may peel and cause the CD to
become jammed. You should use a
permanent felt tip marker rather than
adhesive labels on your homemade CDs.
Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Ask an
authorized dealer for more information.
Note: Do not use any irregularly shaped
discs or discs with a scratch protection film
attached. Always handle discs by their edges only.
Clean the disc with an approved CD
cleaner only. Wipe it from the center of
the disc toward the edge. Do not clean in
a circular motion.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or
heat sources for extended periods.
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• Spark plugs.
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• Struts.
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• Cabin air filter replacement every
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When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
Normal
7,500– 10,000 mi
(12,000– 16,000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5,000– 7,500 mi
(8,000– 12,000 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi
(5,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change engine oil and filter. 2
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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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
of the message
appearing in the information display
prompting you to change your oil.
• Example 1: The message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km)
. Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not
come on, but the odometer reads
30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Change automatic transmission fluid.
30,000 mi (48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
60,000 mi (96,000 km) Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
30,000 mi (48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
60,000 mi (96,000 km)
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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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Normal Maintenance Intervals.....................
310
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................180
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 179
Opening and Closing the Hood...............174 Closing the Hood................................................. 175
Opening the Hood.............................................. 174
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................161
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual...........161
Overhead Console..........................................91
P
Parking Aids....................................................125
Principle of Operation....................................... 125
Parking Brake.................................................120
Pedals
................................................................58
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................36
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 36
Police Engine Idle Feature..........................95 Switching the System Off................................ 96
Switching the System On................................. 96
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 52
Power Seats
.....................................................89
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................189
Power Windows
.............................................65
Accessory Delay.................................................... 65
Bounce-Back......................................................... 65
One-Touch Down................................................. 65
One-Touch Up....................................................... 65
Window Lock......................................................... 65
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 223
R
Rear Loadspace Hatches
..........................136
Cargo Vault........................................................... 136
Electronic Utility Tray........................................ 136Rear Parking Aid............................................125
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 126
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................136 Load Floor............................................................. 136
Load Safe Label.................................................. 136
Rear View Camera........................................126 Using the Rear View Camera System..........127
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 126
Recommended Towing Weights............143
Refueling...........................................................101 Refueling System Overview............................ 101
Refueling System Warning............................. 103
Refueling Your Vehicle....................................... 101
Remote Control..............................................50 Car Finder................................................................. 51
Changing the Remote Control Battery........50
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................. 51
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............202
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..............................................................51
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)................................................................161
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)................................................................161
Roadside Assistance
...................................150
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 151
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage................... 151
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance......................................................... 151
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 150
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 150
Roadside Emergencies..............................150
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 147
Running Out of Fuel......................................99 Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container..........................................................100
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................
100
S
Safety Canopy ™............................................43
Safety Precautions........................................97
Scheduled Maintenance Record............314
Scheduled Maintenance..........................306
Seatbelt Extension
........................................35
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................32
Seatbelt Reminder
.........................................33
Belt-Minder™........................................................ 33
Seatbelts...........................................................29 Principle of Operation........................................ 29
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................32
Conditions of operation..................................... 32
Seats...................................................................86
Security..............................................................55
Side Airbags.....................................................42
Sitting in the Correct Position...................86
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains.................................. 219
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 223
Special Notices................................................12 My Fleet Management........................................ 13
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................... 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance................................................312
Engine Idle Hour Meter..................................... 313
Exceptions............................................................. 314
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 129
Stability Control
............................................123
Principle of Operation....................................... 123
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................. 92
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................92 Cold Weather Starting - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................... 93
Failure to Start....................................................... 93
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................94
Important Ventilating Information................94
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................. 94Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is
Stationary.......................................................... 94
Starting and Stopping the Engine...........92 General Information............................................ 92
Steering............................................................135 Electric Power Steering.................................... 135
Steering Wheel
...............................................56
Storage Compartments...............................91
Sun Visors.........................................................68 Slide-on-rod.......................................................... 68
Supplementary Restraints System..........37 Principle of Operation......................................... 37
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................282
911 Assist............................................................... 282
SYNC™ AppLink ™
.....................................284
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 284
SYNC™...........................................................264 General Information......................................... 264
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................295
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............229
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................158
Tire Care..........................................................205 Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 206
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 205
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 207
Police Wheels and Tires................................... 218
Temperature A B C............................................ 206
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 206
Treadwear............................................................ 205
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........220 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 221
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 221
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 205
Towing a Trailer
.............................................142
Load Placement.................................................. 142
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