
Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled
Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km) Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. Off-road operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints. Lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter. *
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth.
* Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change.
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911 Assist............................................................57
911 Assist May Not Work If................................ 58
911 Assist Privacy Notice................................... 58
In the Event of a Crash....................................... 58
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 109
About This Manual
...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 156
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 156
Accessories....................................................454 Exterior Style....................................................... 454
Interior Style........................................................ 454
Lifestyle................................................................. 454
Peace of Mind..................................................... 454
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................247 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 248
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 247
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................80
Airbag Disposal
...............................................56
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 109
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.2L
Power Stroke Diesel..................................... 255
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................... 256
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L...................................................................... 257
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 76
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................76
Alarm System........................................................ 76
Arming the Alarm................................................. 76
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 76
Triggering the Alarm............................................ 76
Appendices.....................................................477 Apps
..................................................................425
........................................................................\
.......... 425
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 427
Audible Warnings and Indicators
.............98
Airbag Secondary Warning.............................. 98
Door Ajar................................................................. 98
Exterior Lamps On............................................... 98
Key in Ignition........................................................ 98
Parking Brake On................................................. 98
Seatbelt Reminder.............................................. 98
Transmission Selector Lever Not in park (P)........................................................................\
98
Audio Control
..................................................80
Audio Input Jack...........................................347
Audio System................................................326 General Information......................................... 326
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio..............................327
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC..............................................................331
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/USB Port/Bluetooth
..........................................333
Bluetooth Audio Streaming........................... 338
iPod........................................................................\
. 338
Making and Receiving Calls............................ 337
Phone and Voice Pass-Through.................. 335
Phone Menu Options........................................ 337
Sound Button...................................................... 334
Station Preset Buttons.................................... 335
Station Tuning Control.................................... 334
USB........................................................................\
.. 337
Waveband Button............................................. 334
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/ FM...................................................................339
AUX Button........................................................... 341
Clock Button....................................................... 340
Menu Button......................................................... 341
Sound Button....................................................... 341
Station Preset Buttons..................................... 341
Station Tuning Buttons.................................... 341
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................329
Autolamps
........................................................86
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 86
Automatic Crash Notification System.............................................................57
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Front Wiper Blades
See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades......246
Fuel and Refueling........................................131
Fuel Consumption........................................139
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 139
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 140
Filling the Fuel Tank.......................................... 140
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................136
Fuel Filter - Gasoline..................................244
Fuel Quality - Diesel.....................................132 Biodiesel................................................................. 133
Diesel Fuel Additives ........................................ 134
Fuel Requirements - Choosing The Right Fuel: Vehicles Operated Where
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Is Not
Required ........................................................... 132
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)...........132
Fuel Quality - E85
.........................................135
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 135
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................ 136
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................134 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 134
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................195
Ignition Switch..................................................... 195
Fuse Box Locations....................................208 Body Control Module....................................... 208
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................. 208
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box...........208
Pre-fuse Box....................................................... 208
Fuses................................................................208
Fuse Specification Chart - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel..............................................208
Body Control Module........................................ 216
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................. 209
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............212
Fuse Specification Chart - 3.5L Ecoboost™/3.7L.........................................217
Body Control Module........................................ 225
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 218
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............221 G
Gauges...............................................................93
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............93
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 94
Information Display............................................. 93
Tripmeter Reset and Distance to Empty.................................................................. 94
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................... 151
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................59
General Maintenance Information.......459 Multi-point Inspection...................................... 461
Owner Checks and Services......................... 460
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 459
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 459
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 459
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................204
Getting the Services You Need...............201 Away From Home............................................... 201
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake - Vehicles With:
Mechanical Parking Brake.......................... 157
See: Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Push Down Parking Brake...................................... 157
Hazard Flashers............................................195
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 247
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 248
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 113
Head Restraints..............................................113 Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 114
Installing the Head Restraint ......................... 114
Removing the Head Restraint......................... 114
Heated Seats
.................................................120
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................111 Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................... 111
Heated Rear Window.......................................... 111
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 109
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Lug Nuts
See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 292
M
Maintenance ..................................................229
General Information......................................... 229
Manual Climate Control............................109
Manual Seats
..................................................114
Adjusting the Armrest........................................ 116
Adjusting the Lumbar Support....................... 115
Moving the Seat Backward or Forward.............................................................. 114
Recline Adjustment............................................ 115
Media Hub......................................................348
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 99
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................111
See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 90
Mobile Communications Equipment......14
Motorcraft Parts - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel............................................................308
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................308
Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L...............................310
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................68
MyKey ™.............................................................64
Principle of Operation........................................ 64
N
Navigation........................................................417 cityseeker.............................................................. 424
Destination Mode............................................... 419
Map Mode............................................................. 418
Navigation Map Updates................................ 425
Navigation Menu................................................ 422
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 425
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 424
Waypoints............................................................. 423
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........462 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 462
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 462O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................235
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System.............................................................. 235
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 234
Opening and Closing the Hood..............229 Closing the Hood............................................... 230
Opening the Hood............................................. 229
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................206
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........206
Overhead Console
........................................125
Overhead Storage Compartments..............125
P
Parking Aid
......................................................163
Switching the Parking Aid System
Off....................................................................... 164
Parking Aids
....................................................163
Principle of Operation....................................... 163
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Mechanical Parking Brake
......................157
Center Parking Brake......................................... 157
Parking Brake - Vehicles With: Push Down Parking Brake..................................157
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................75 SecuriLock®........................................................... 75
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 75
Perchlorate.........................................................12
Personalized Settings
.................................102
Measure Units...................................................... 102
Phone................................................................412 During a Phone Call........................................... 415
Making Calls......................................................... 414
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................... 412
Phone Menu......................................................... 413
Receiving Calls..................................................... 415
Smartphone Connectivity............................... 416
Text Messaging................................................... 416
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................198
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 70
Power Running Boards
.................................77
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Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications............305
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................203
Tire Care..........................................................269 Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 271
Inflating the Tires............................................... 278
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............................................................. 269
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 272
Inspecting the Tires and Wheel Valve Stems................................................................. 281
Location of the Tire Label............................... 278
Tire Age.................................................................. 282
Tire and Wheel Alignment............................. 284
Tire Damage......................................................... 281
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................283
Tire Replacement Requirements.................282
Tire Rotation........................................................ 285
Tire Safety Practices......................................... 283
Tire Wear................................................................ 281
United States Department of Transportation Tire Quality
Grades............................................................... 270
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........287 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 289
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure......................................................... 291
Understanding the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.............................................................. 289
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 268
Tow/Haul.........................................................154
Towing a Trailer.............................................180 Load Placement................................................. 180
Towing Points................................................199
Front Towing Point............................................. 199
Rear Towing Point.............................................. 199
Towing Eye Location........................................ 200
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................189
Emergency Towing............................................ 189
Recreational Towing......................................... 190
Towing..............................................................180 Traction Control
............................................160
Principle of Operation...................................... 160
Trailer Sway Control.....................................181
Transmission Code Designation.............312
Transmission...................................................151
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................198
Trip Computer................................................102 All Values............................................................... 102
Average Fuel Consumption............................ 102
Digital Speedometer......................................... 102
Distance to Empty............................................. 102
Outside Air Temperature................................. 102
Resetting the Trip Computer.......................... 102
Trip Odometer..................................................... 102
Trip Timer.............................................................. 102
U
Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
..............................................230
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................231
Under Hood Overview - 3.7L....................232
USB Port
..........................................................347
Using Cruise Control...................................168 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 168
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 168
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................68
Using Power Running Boards.....................77 Automatic Power Deploy................................... 77
Automatic Power Stow....................................... 77
Bounce-back.......................................................... 78
Enabling and Disabling...................................... 78
Manual Operation................................................ 78
Manual Power Deploy......................................... 77
Resetting the System.......................................... 79
Using Snow Chains
.....................................286
Using Stability Control................................162
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................370
Accessing Your USB Song Library................374
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................. 376
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 370
Media Menu Features....................................... 373
Media Voice Commands.................................. 371
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