
Hill Start Assist
.............................................120
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ................................
122
Using Traction Control ...............................
122
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ................................
123
Using Stability Control ...............................
124
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ................................
125
Rear Parking Aid ...........................................
125
Rear View Camera .......................................
126
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ................................
129
Using Cruise Control ...................................
129
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System .............
130
Cross Traffic Alert ........................................
132
Steering ...........................................................
135
Load Carrying
Rear Loadspace Hatches .........................
136
Rear Under Floor Storage .........................
136
Load Limit ......................................................
136
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
142
Recommended Towing Weights ...........
143
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
144
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
146
Driving Hints
Breaking-In .....................................................
147
Economical Driving .....................................
147
Driving Through Water ..............................
148Floor Mats
......................................................
148
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
150
Hazard Flashers .............................................
151
Fuel Shutoff ....................................................
151
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
152
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................
154
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
156
In California (U.S. Only) .............................
157
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
158
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) .......................
159
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ........................................................
159
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
..
161
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
..
161
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
..
161
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ..........................
163
Changing a Fuse ...........................................
172
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
174
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
174
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
.
175
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec/ 3.7L ................................................................
176
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
.
178
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
.
179
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L ......................................
179
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Engine Oil Check
..........................................179
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
180
Engine Coolant Check ................................
181
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ......................................
185
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L
........................................................................\
.
185
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
188
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
189
Washer Fluid Check ....................................
189
Fuel Filter ........................................................
189
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
189
Checking the Wiper Blades ......................
191
Changing the Wiper Blades .....................
192
Adjusting the Headlamps .........................
192
Changing a Bulb ...........................................
193
Bulb Specification Chart ..........................
194
Changing the Engine Air Filter ................
196
Vehicle Care
General Information ...................................
197
Cleaning Products .......................................
197
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................
197
Waxing .............................................................
199
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
199
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
199
Cleaning the Interior .................................
200
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
200
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................
201
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
202
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
202
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
202
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
205
Tire Care .........................................................
205
Using Snow Chains .....................................
219Tire Pressure Monitoring System
..........
220
Changing a Road Wheel ...........................
223
Technical Specifications ...........................
227
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
229
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec ........................................................................\
229
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
230
Engine Specifications - 3.7L .....................
231
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ......
231
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec ............
233
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .....
234
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L ..............................
235
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
236
Vehicle Certification Label .......................
237
Transmission Code Designation ............
237
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ...............................................
238
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec .......................................................
242
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ...............................................
246
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L ........................................................................\
250
Audio System
General Information ..................................
256
Audio Unit ......................................................
257
Audio Input Jack ..........................................
262
USB Port ........................................................
263
Media Hub .....................................................
263
SYNC™
General Information ..................................
264
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
266
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ...........
269
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
282
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning Fasten seatbelt
Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
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It illuminates when you engage
the parking brake with the
ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by an authorized
dealer.
Charging System Illuminates when the battery is
not charging properly. If it stays
on while the engine is running,
there may be a malfunction with the
charging system. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible. This indicates
a problem with the electrical system or a
related component.
Cruise Control (If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
this feature on.
Direction Indicator Illuminates when you switch on
the left or right direction
indicator or the hazard warning
flasher. If the indicators stay on or flash
faster, check for a burned out bulb. See
Changing a Bulb
(page 193).
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed. Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 181).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level.
See
Engine Oil Check (page 179).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt It illuminates and a chime
sounds to remind you to fasten
your seatbelt. See
Seatbelt
Reminder (page 33).
High Beam It illuminates when you switch
the high beam headlamps on. It
flashes when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Low Fuel Level It illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
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Information
Information
Coolant Temp. — The engine coolant indicator changes colors indicating: blue for cool,
gray for normal and red for hot. If the engine coolant temperature exceeds the normal
range, stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the
engine cool.
Engine hours — Displays the hours of engine run time.
Engine Idle hours — Indicates how much time the vehicle idles in Park or Neutral.
Settings
In this mode, you can configure different
driver setting choices. Note:
Some items are optional and may
not appear. Settings
Traction Ctrl
Driver Assist
Blindspot
Cross Traffic
Rear Park AidChoose your applicable setting.
Language
Display
Choose your applicable setting.
Distance
Units
Temperature
Choose your applicable setting.
DTE calcula-
tion
Convenience
Choose your applicable setting.
Remote Unlock
Locks
Oil Life Reset XXX% — Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life
Reset
Silent Mode
Courtesy Wipe
Wipers
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Fuel
Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible. Switch off the
engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.
Change Engine Oil Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%.
Oil Change Required
Displayed when the engine coolant temperature is excessively high.
Engine Coolant Over
Temperature
Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one quarterfull. Check the washer fluid level.
Washer Fluid Level Low
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Transport mode. This maynot allow some features to operate properly. Contact an authorized dealer.
Transport Mode Contact
Dealer
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This maynot allow some features to operate properly. Contact an authorized dealer.
Factory Mode Contact
Dealer
Park Aid Action
Message
Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and thepark aid is disabled.
Check Park Aid
Displayed when the transmission is in R (Reverse) and thepark aid is disabled.
Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On Off
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Your vehicle is designed to operate on
regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 or
regular unleaded gasoline blended with a
maximum of 85% ethanol (E85).
Some fuel stations, particularly those in
high altitude areas, offer fuels posted as
regular unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating below 87.
For best overall vehicle and engine
performance, premium fuel with an octane
rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The
performance gained by using premium fuel
is most noticeable in hot weather as well
as other conditions, for example when
towing a trailer. See Towing (page 142).
Do not be concerned if the engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if the
engine knocks heavily while using fuel with
the recommended octane rating, contact
an authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.
We recommend Top Tier detergent
gasolines, where available to help minimize
engine deposits and maintain optimal
vehicle and engine performance. For
additional information, refer to
www.toptiergas.com.
Note: Use of any fuel for which the vehicle
was not designed can impair the emission
control system, cause loss of vehicle
performance, and cause damage to the
engine which may not be covered by the
vehicle Warranty. Do not use:
•
Diesel fuel.
• Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
• Fuels containing more than 85%
ethanol or E100 fuel.
• Fuels containing methanol.
• Fuels containing metallic-based
additives, including manganese-based
compounds.
• Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
• Leaded fuel, using leaded fuel is
prohibited by law.
The use of fuels with metallic compounds
such as methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (commonly known
as MMT), which is a manganese-based
fuel additive, will impair engine
performance and affect the emission
control system.
Switching Between E85 and
Gasoline
We do not recommend repeatedly
alternating between E85 and gasoline. If
you switch from using E85 to gasoline, or
from gasoline to E85, add as much fuel as
possible, at least half a tank. Drive your
vehicle immediately for a minimum of 5 mi
(8 km)
to allow it to adapt to the change
in ethanol concentration. If you use E85
exclusively, we recommend that you fill
the fuel tank with regular unleaded
gasoline at each scheduled oil change.
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EMISSION LAW
WARNING
Do not remove or alter the original
equipment floor covering or
insulation between it and the metal
floor of the vehicle. The floor covering and
insulation protect occupants of the vehicle
from the engine and exhaust system heat
and noise. On vehicles with no original
equipment floor covering insulation, do not
carry passengers in a manner that permits
prolonged skin contact with the metal
floor. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in fire or personal injury. U.S. federal laws and certain state laws
prohibit removing or rendering inoperative
emission control system components.
Similar federal or provincial laws may
apply in Canada. We do not approve of any
vehicle modification without first
determining applicable laws.
Tampering with emissions
control systems including
related sensors or the Diesel
Exhaust Fluid system can result in reduced
engine power and the illumination of the
service engine soon light. Tampering With a Noise Control
System
Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
•
Removal or rendering inoperative by
any person other than for purposes of
maintenance.
• Repair or replacement of any device or
element of the design incorporated into
a new vehicle for the purpose of noise
control prior to its sale or delivery to
the ultimate purchaser or while it is in
use.
• The use of the vehicle after any person
removes or renders inoperative any
device or element of the design.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
may presume to constitute tampering as
follows:
• Removal of hood blanket, fender apron
absorbers, fender apron barriers,
underbody noise shields or acoustically
absorptive material.
• Tampering or rendering inoperative the
engine speed governor, to allow engine
speed to exceed manufacturer
specifications.
If the engine does not start, runs rough,
experiences a decrease in engine
performance, experiences excess fuel
consumption or produces excessive
exhaust smoke, check for the following:
• A plugged or disconnected air inlet
system hose.
• A plugged engine air filter element.
• Water in the fuel filter and water
separator.
• A clogged fuel filter.
• Contaminated fuel.
• Air in the fuel system, due to loose
connections.
• An open or pinched sensor hose.
• Incorrect engine oil level.
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