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Before driving through standing water, checkthe depth. Never drive through water that ishigher than the bottom of the front rockerarea of your vehicle.
When driving through standing water, drivevery slowly and do not stop your vehicle. Your brake performance and traction maybe limited. After driving through water andas soon as it is safe to do so:
•Lightly press the brake pedal to dry thebrakes and to check that they work.
•Check that the horn works.
•Check that the exterior lights work.
•Turn the steering wheel to check that thesteering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS
WARNING: Use a floor mat designedto fit the footwell of your vehicle that doesnot obstruct the pedal area. Failure to followthis instruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury ordeath.
WARNING: Pedals that cannot movefreely can cause loss of vehicle control andincrease the risk of serious personal injury.
WARNING: Secure the floor mat toboth retention devices so that it cannot slipout of position and interfere with the pedals.Failure to follow this instruction could resultin the loss of control of your vehicle, personalinjury or death.
WARNING: Do not place additionalfloor mats or any other covering on top ofthe original floor mats. This could result inthe floor mat interfering with the operationof the pedals. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: Always make sure thatobjects cannot fall into the driver foot wellwhile your vehicle is moving. Objects thatare loose can become trapped under thepedals causing a loss of vehicle control.
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To install the floor mats, position the floormat eyelet over the retention post and pressdown to lock in position.
To remove the floor mat, reverse theinstallation procedure.
Note:Regularly check the floor mats to makesure they are secure.
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vehicle and reimburse the buyer in anamount equal to the actual price paid orpayable by the consumer (less a reasonableallowance for consumer use). The consumerhas the right to choose whether to receivea refund or replacement vehicle.
California Civil Code Section 1793.22(b)presumes that the manufacturer has had areasonable number of attempts to conformthe vehicle to its applicable expresswarranties if, within the first 18 months ofownership of a new vehicle or the first18,000 mi (29,000 km), whichever occursfirst:
1. Two or more repair attempts are madeon the same non-conformity likely tocause death or serious bodily injury OR
2. Four or more repair attempts are madeon the same nonconformity (a defect orcondition that substantially impairs theuse, value or safety of the vehicle) OR
3.The vehicle is out of service for repair ofnonconformities for a total of more than30 calendar days (not necessarily all atone time).
In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumermust also notify the manufacturer of the needfor the repair of the nonconformity at thefollowing address:
Ford Motor Company16800 Executive Plaza DriveMail Drop 3NE-BDearborn, MI 48126
You are required to submit your warrantydispute to BBB AUTO LINE before assertingin court any rights or remedies conferred byCalifornia Civil Code Section 1793.22(b). Youare also required to use BBB AUTO LINEbefore exercising rights or seeking remediescreated by the Federal Magnuson-MossWarranty Act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 2301 et seq. Ifyou choose to seek redress by pursuingrights and remedies not created by CaliforniaCivil Code Section 1793.22(b) or theMagnuson-Moss Warranty Act, resort to BBBAUTO LINE is not required by those statutes.
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
(BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S.
ONLY)
Your satisfaction is important to Ford MotorCompany and to your dealer. If a warrantyconcern has not been resolved using thethree-step procedure outlined earlier in thischapter in the Getting the Services you needsection, you may be eligible to participate inthe BBB AUTO LINE program.
The BBB AUTO LINE program consists oftwo parts – mediation and arbitration. Duringmediation, a representative of the BBB willcontact both you and Ford Motor Companyto explore options for settlement of the claim.If an agreement is not reached duringmediation or you do not want to participatein mediation, and if your claim is eligible, youmay participate in the arbitration process. Anarbitration hearing will be scheduled so thatyou can present your case in an informalsetting before an impartial person. Thearbitrator will consider the testimonyprovided and make a decision after thehearing.
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If you buy your vehicle in North America andthen relocate to any of the above locations,register your vehicle identification number(VIN) and new address with Ford GlobalTrade Services by emailing,[email protected].
If you are in another foreign country, contactthe nearest authorized dealer. In the eventyour inquiry is unresolved, communicate yourconcern with the dealership’s Sales Manager,Service Manager or Customer RelationsManager. If you require additional assistanceor clarification, please contact the respectiveCustomer Relationship Center as previouslylisted.
Customers in the U.S. should call1-800-392-3673.
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER'S
LITERATURE
To order the publications in this portfolio,contact Helm, Incorporated at:
HELM, INCORPORATED47911 Halyard DrivePlymouth, Michigan 48170Attention: Customer Service
Or to order a free publication catalog, calltoll free: 1-800-782-4356
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST
Helm, Incorporated can also be reached bytheir website:
www.helminc.com
(Items in this catalog may be purchased bycredit card, check or money order.)
Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual
French Owner’s Manual can be obtainedfrom your authorized dealer or by contactingHelm, Incorporated using the contactinformation listed previously in this section.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
(U.S. ONLY)
If you believe that your vehicle has adefect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, you shouldimmediately inform the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) in addition to notifying FordMotor Company.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, itmay open an investigation, and if it findsthat a safety defect exists in a group ofvehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSAcannot become involved in individualproblems between you, your dealer, orFord Motor Company.
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To contact NHTSA, you may call theVehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);go to http://www.safercar.gov; or writeto:
Administrator
1200 New Jersey Avenue, Southeast
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other informationabout motor vehicle safety fromhttp://www.safercar.gov.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
(CANADA ONLY)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defectwhich could cause a crash or could causeinjury or death, you should immediatelyinform Transport Canada and Ford ofCanada.
Transport Canada Contact Information
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/reporting-defects-motor-vehicles.html (English)Website
http://www.tc.gc.ca/fra/securiteautomobile/signaler-defauts-vehicules-automobiles.html (French)Website
1–800–333–0510Phone
Ford of Canada Contact Information
www.ford.caWebsite
1–800–565-3673Phone
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Protected ComponentsFuse Amp RatingFuse Or Relay Number
Passenger seat switch.
Driver unlock relay.20A 13
Not used (spare).5A 14
Subwoofer amplifier.20A 15Revel digital signal processing amplifier.
Not used.—6
Not used.—7
Security horn.10A 18
Not used.10A 19
Telematics module.5A 210Power decklid module.
Keypad.5A 211Outside lock switch.Combined security sensor module.
Front control interface module (climate control).7.5A 212Gear shift module.Rear climate control module.
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CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER - 3.7L
WARNING: To reduce the risk ofvehicle damage and personal burn injuries,do not start your engine with the air cleanerremoved and do not remove it while theengine is running.
When changing the air filter element, useonly the air filter element listed. SeeCapacities and Specifications (page 373).
For turbocharged equipped vehicles: Whenservicing the air cleaner, it is important thatno foreign material enter the air inductionsystem. The engine and turbocharger aresusceptible to damage from even smallparticles.
Change the air filter element at the properinterval. See Scheduled Maintenance (page523).
Note: Failure to use the correct air filterelement may result in severe enginedamage. The customer warranty may bevoid for any damage to the engine if thecorrect air filter element is not used.
1. Release the clamps that secure the airfilter housing cover.
2. Carefully lift the air filter housing cover.
3.Remove the air filter element from the airfilter housing.
4. Wipe any dirt or debris from the air filterhousing and cover to make sure no dirtgets in the engine and to make sure youhave a good seal.
5.Install a new air filter element. Be carefulnot to crimp the filter element edgesbetween the air filter housing and cover.This could cause filter damage and allowunfiltered air to enter the engine if notproperly seated.
6. Install the air filter housing cover.
7.Engage the clamps to secure the air filterhousing cover to the air filter housing.
CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER - 2.7L ECOBOOST™/3.0L
ECOBOOST™
WARNING: To reduce the risk ofvehicle damage and personal burn injuries,do not start your engine with the air cleanerremoved and do not remove it while theengine is running.
When changing the air filter element, useonly the air filter element listed. SeeCapacities and Specifications (page 373).
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