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4. Check the coolant level. If the coolant
level is at or below the minimum mark,
add prediluted coolant immediately.
5. When the engine temperature cools, you can re-start the engine. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible to
minimize engine damage.
Note: Driving your vehicle without repair
increases the chance of engine damage.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management (If Equipped) WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
crash and injury, be prepared that the
vehicle speed may reduce and the vehicle
may not be able to accelerate with full
power until the coolant temperature
reduces.
If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, the
engine may temporarily reach a higher
temperature during severe operating
conditions, for example ascending a long
or steep grade in high ambient
temperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolant
temperature gauge moves toward the red
zone and a message may appear in the
information display.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle
speed caused by reduced engine power in
order to manage the engine coolant
temperature. Your vehicle may enter this
mode if certain high-temperature and
high-load conditions take place. The
amount of speed reduction depends on
vehicle loading, grade and ambient
temperature. If this occurs, there is no
need to stop your vehicle. You can
continue to drive. The air conditioning may automatically
turn on and off during severe operating
conditions to protect the engine from
overheating. When the coolant
temperature decreases to the normal
operating temperature, the air conditioning
turns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge moves
fully into the red zone, or if the coolant
temperature warning or service engine
soon messages appear in your information
display, do the following:
1. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so. Fully apply the parking brake,
shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. After
several minutes, if the temperature
does not drop, follow the remaining
steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick.
Have an authorized dealer check and
change the transmission fluid at the
correct service interval. See
Scheduled
Maintenance (page 459). Your
transmission does not consume fluid.
However, if the transmission slips, shifts
slowly or if you notice a sign of leaking
fluid, contact an authorized dealer.
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Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer in order to prevent damage to the
system sensors See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 287). Replace
the spare tire with a road tire as soon as
possible. During repairing or replacing of
the flat tire, have the authorized dealer
inspect the system sensor for damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING:
Failure to follow these
guidelines could result in an increased risk
of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, then it is intended for temporary use
only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should replace it as soon as possible
with a road wheel and tire assembly that
is the same size and type as the road tires
and wheels that were originally provided
by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
is damaged, it should be replaced rather
than repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire
assembly that is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
1. T-type mini-spare:
This spare tire
begins with the letter T for tire size and
may have Temporary Use Only molded in
the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label
on wheel:
This spare tire has a label on
the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND
TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar
spare tires listed above, do not: •
Exceed
50 mph (80 km/h).
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires
listed above at any one wheel location can
lead to impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without
label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
• Exceed
70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
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•
Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
Locking Lug Nuts
You can obtain replacement locking lug
nuts or a locking lug nut key using the
reference number certificate.
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel
The spare wheel is under the rear of your
vehicle.
If the spare wheel is the same type and
size as your vehicle road wheel, you can fit
the spare wheel and continue to drive in
the normal manner.
If the spare wheel is not the same type and
size as your vehicle road wheel, it has a
label showing the maximum driving speed
limit. Note:
If your vehicle is fitted with a tire
pressure monitoring system, the warning
indicator will flash if you fit the spare wheel
to your vehicle. To restore the correct
operation of the tire pressure monitoring
system, you must have the repaired road
wheel and tire assembly refitted to your
vehicle. See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 287). To prevent damage
occurring to the tire pressure monitoring
system sensors, make sure you have a
damage tire repaired or replaced by a tire
professional.
Van, Bus or Wagon 1. Open the rear doors. Remove the
grommet and insert the flat end of the
lug wrench into the socket. Turn
counterclockwise until the spare wheel
rests on the ground and the cable is
loose.
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Other maintenance items
1
Change rear axle fluid.
Replace accessory drive belt(s).
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last
engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Replace early if indicated by per Water In Fuel warning lamp. See Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 95).
3 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three
years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
4 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
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
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the oil
change required message appearing in the
information display.
•
Example 1
: The message appears at
28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message does not
appear, 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 Scheduled
Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently,
service as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)
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DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 87
E
Economical Driving.......................................191
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............477
Emergency Exit..............................................195
Emission Law..................................................141 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........142
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 141
End User License Agreement..................479 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 479
Engine Block Heater....................................129 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 130
Engine Coolant Check
...............................236
Adding Coolant................................................... 237
Coolant Change................................................. 239
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 240
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 239
Recycled Coolant............................................... 238
Severe Climates................................................. 238
Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.....................236
Engine Cooling Fan - E85/ Gasoline.......................................................236
Engine Emission Control
.............................141
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 75
Engine Oil Check..........................................234 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 234
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.............................................................233
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................234
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.7L
..........................234
Engine Specifications - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel
..............................................305
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................306
Engine Specifications - 3.7L.....................307
Entertainment..............................................402 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 403
Apps........................................................................\
.. 411
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 410CD........................................................................\
...
409
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 406
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)....................................................... 404
Sources................................................................. 403
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information.................................. 411
USB Ports............................................................... 411
Environment.....................................................16
Essential Towing Checks
...........................183
Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 188
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Water Craft (PWC)....................................... 189
Safety Chains....................................................... 184
Tow Hitch.............................................................. 184
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 184
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 188
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 183
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 188
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................15
Exterior Mirrors.................................................91 Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 92
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 91
Power Folding Mirrors.......................................... 91
F
Fan See: Engine Cooling Fan - Diesel.................236
See: Engine Cooling Fan - E85/
Gasoline........................................................... 236
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................40 Seatbelt Locking Modes..................................... 41
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy...............40
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 292
Floor Mats
........................................................192
Ford Credit.........................................................12
US Only...................................................................... 12
Ford Protect...................................................457 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 458
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 457
Front Door Storage Compartment........125
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Hill Start Assist..............................................158
Switching the System On and Off...............159
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 158
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................110
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................. 110
General Hints........................................................ 110
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 110
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions.................................. 111
Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........110
Recommended Settings for Heating...........110
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................... 111
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 110
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................156
Home Screen................................................396
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........229
I
Ignition Switch...............................................126
In California (U.S. Only)............................202
Information Display Control.......................82
Information Displays....................................99 General Information........................................... 99
Information Messages
................................103
Installing Child Restraints............................18
Child Safety Restraint.......................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)............................................. 21
Using Tether Straps............................................. 27
Instrument Cluster
.........................................93
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................87
Interior Lamps
.................................................88
Courtesy Lamp..................................................... 88
Reading Lamps..................................................... 88
Interior Mirror
...................................................92
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 92
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 92
Introduction.........................................................7 J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................196
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 197
Jump Starting....................................................... 197
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 196
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 197
K
Keys and Remote Controls
.........................59
Principle of Operation........................................ 59
L
Lane Keeping System.................................170 Lane Keeping Alert............................................. 170
Lighting Control
..............................................85
Headlamp Flasher............................................... 86
Headlamp High Beam....................................... 86
Lighting Control Positions................................ 85
Parking Lamps...................................................... 85
Lighting..............................................................85 General Information............................................ 85
Load Carrying
..................................................174
Load Limit........................................................174
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 179
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 174
Load Retaining Fixtures
..............................174
Securing Cargo..................................................... 174
Locking and Unlocking.................................70 Autolock................................................................... 73
Autounlock.............................................................. 74
Configurable Unlocking...................................... 74
Locking..................................................................... 70
Locking and Unlocking the Doors From Inside.................................................................... 70
One-Stage Unlocking.......................................... 74
Opening and Closing the Sliding Door..........71
Opening the Double Rear Doors..................... 72
Rear Emergency Exit............................................ 73
Two-Stage Unlocking......................................... 74
Unlocking................................................................. 70
Zone Re-Locking................................................... 74
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Power Seats....................................................116
Power Lumbar...................................................... 118
Power Steering Fluid Check......................241 Adding Power Steering Fluid.......................... 241
Power Windows.............................................90 Accessory Delay................................................... 90
Bounce-Back......................................................... 90
Driver Side One-Touch Down......................... 90
Driver Side One-Touch Up............................... 90
Protecting the Environment........................16
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 292
R
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.............111 Adjusting the Blower Motor Speed................111
Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents..........111
Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents..................................................................... 111
Directing Air to the Overhead Air Vents and the Footwell Air Vents.................................... 111
Rear Quarter Windows
.................................92
Closing the Rear Quarter Windows...............92
Opening the Rear Quarter Windows.............92
Rear Seats........................................................118 Installing the Seats............................................ 120
Recline Adjustment............................................ 118
Removing Seats (Passenger Vehicles)............................................................ 119
Rear View Camera.......................................165 Manual Zoom....................................................... 167
Rear View Camera Delay.................................. 167
Rear View Camera Locations......................... 165
Using the Rear View Camera System.........165
Vehicles with Parking Aid................................. 167
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 165
Recommended Towing Weights.............181 Calculating the Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight for Your Vehicle............................... 183
Reduced Engine Performance..................191
Refueling..........................................................137 System Warnings................................................ 139
Remote Control - Vehicles With: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS).......................61
Changing the Remote Control Battery........62
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter..................... 61Locating Your Vehicle.........................................
62
Programming a New Remote Control..........62
Switching the Panic Alarm On and Off........................................................................\
. 63
Remote Control - Vehicles Without: Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS)............................................................60
Changing the Remote Control Battery........60
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 60
Locating Your Vehicle.......................................... 61
Programming a New Remote Control.........60
Switching the Panic Alarm On and Off........61
Remote Start
...................................................112
Removing a Headlamp.............................248
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............265
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................63
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................206
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................206
Roadside Assistance
...................................194
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 195
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................195
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 195
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 194
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 194
Roadside Emergencies
...............................194
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................... 191
Running Out of Fuel
....................................136
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 137
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 136
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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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